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Aurangabad Caves 1
A blend of Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain influences
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Bhagwan Mahaveer Kirti Stambh displays the date, time, and temperature.
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Monkeys can often be seen around the caves.
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Ticket counter for visitors.
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Cave featuring intricately carved pillars.
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Entrance to the cave.
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Detailed sculptures adorn the pillars.
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Artistic carvings on the cave walls.
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Goddess accompanied by an elephant.
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Beautifully intricately carved pillar.
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View of the cave interior.
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Sculpture of Lord Brahma.
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Statue of goddess Durga in Ellora cave.
The Aurangabad Verul Caves, also known as the Ellora Caves, are a remarkable complex of rock-cut caves located near Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India. These caves are famous for their stunning architecture and intricate sculptures, showcasing a blend of Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain influences.
There are 34 caves in total, dating from the 5th to 10th centuries CE. The pillars are richly carved with foliage, Mithunas and also Jataka tales. Caves 1 to 12 are primarily Buddhist, with notable examples like the Chaitya Hall (Cave 10) featuring a large stupa. Caves 13 to 29 display Hindu themes, with the impressive Kailasa Temple (Cave 16), which is a monolithic structure carved from a single rock. Caves 30 to 34 are Jain, featuring intricate carvings and altars.
The caves feature exquisite sculptures, frescoes, and carvings that reflect the artistic mastery of the time. Themes often depict religious narratives, daily life, and nature.
