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The caves of Ellora are twenty-eight kilometers (18 miles) from Aurangabad. The road passes through the Daultabad fort.
The Ellora Cave Temples are the product of three religious denominations — Buddhism, Brahmanism, and Jainism, which contain intricate carvings of gods and goddesses and magnificent monuments to three major independent religions.
Each program had its own architectural style and Ellora introduced a variety of styles on the side. Carpentry work, too, raises controversial issues. Slope excavation is widespread, from north to south, about two miles [2 km].
There are 34 caves in total: 12 Buddhist caves (500-750 AD), 17 Hindu caves (600-870 AD), and 5 Jain villages (800-1000 AD). The caves are reckoned in chronological order, starting with the ancient Buddhist caves in the south and finally.
Buddhist Caves:
Buddhist caves are the first of the Ellora Caves, from 500 to 750 AD. All but cave 10 are viharas, used for study, meditation, community culture, food, and sleep.
The caves are gradually becoming larger and more ornate as they move north, explained by the aristocrats of the growing need to compete with Hinduism in defense. The first Hindu caves in Ellora date from 600 AD, in the middle of the Buddhist period.
Cave 1 is a wild vihara with eight tiny monks that are very small statues. It may have served as a repurchaser for large halls.
Cave 2 is very impressive. The large central room, supported by a 12-square-foot pillar, is filled with statues of Buddhist statues. The entrance to the sanctuary is filled with a muscular iPadmapani, holding a lotus, and the ruined Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future. They both go along with their partners. Inside the temple is a Buddha sitting on a lion's throne.
Caves 3 and 4 have a similar design to Cave 2, but they are in poor condition.
The 5th largest cave in the series, is the viahra, 35.66 meters by 17 meters (117 ft. By 56 ft.), And in addition there are two separate spaces. Twenty-four pillars hold the roof. The interior seems to indicate that it was used as a guest house or as a class of novitiates. There is a common image of the Buddha in the church.
Cave 6 was carved over 600 years ago and is home to two of the most beautiful sculptures in Ellora. On the left is the goddess Tara, who has a powerful but kind speech. His opponent on the right is Mahamayuri, a Buddhist goddess of learning, depicted as a peacock. The diligent student sits at his desk below. Notably, Mahamayuri has a very similar Hindu partner, Saraswati.
Caves No. 7, 8, 9 is not to be seen.
The most beautiful 10th cave dates back to the early 700s and is known as the Carpenter's Cave because of its imitation of a stone pillar on the roof. Finally, a seated Buddha sits on a throne in front of a large stone stamp.
Hindu Caves:
Created during the prosperity and revival of Hinduism, Hindu caves represent a completely different style of creative and creative vision than Buddhist caves. Hindu temples are carved from top to bottom and require several generations of planning and integration to build.
There are 17 Hindu caves in total (numbers 13 to 29), dated between 600 and 870 AD. They live in the center of the cave, gathered around the famous temple of Kailasa.
In contrast with the quiet and modest Buddhists in the ancient caves, the walls of Hindu caves are covered with lively representations of events from Hindu texts. All the caves are dedicated to the god Shiva, but there are also other images of Vishnu and his various births.
The cave dates back to the early 600 days and was transformed into a Buddhist vihara. Its towering walls are adorned with elaborate fences and the entrance to the sanctuary is protected by the river goddess Ganga and Juna. Inside, the alcove shelters fertility goddesses with seven large breasts that hold tiny babies in their lap. To their right appears the feature of the Ganesh women and the beloved goddess of death, Kala and Kali.
Cave 15 was also a former Buddhist cave accepted by the Hindus. The ground floor is particularly unattractive, but the upper floor has a beautiful view of Ellora. On the right is a series of panels depicting the formation of Vishnu or ten avatars, giving the cave its name, Das Avatara.
The right panel of the antechamber shows the rise of Shaivism in the region at the time - Shiva comes out of the ring while his rivals Brahma and Vishnu stand in humility and supplication. The most beautiful statue of this cave is on the left wall of the room: it shows Shiva as Nataraja, Cosmic Dancer.
The most famous Hindu cave (Cave 16) is by no means a cave, but it is a magnificent temple carved in solid rock, very close to the independent temples of that time. It represents Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva, and is called Kailashnath, Kailash, or Kailasa Temple. At first, it had thick white coat coats to make it look like a snowy mountain.
The Kailash Temple is a magnificent structure, with delightful landscapes and various sculptures. It is believed that it was started by Rashtrakuta's king Krishna I (756-773). Construction was a human endeavor - it involved the removal of 250,000 tons of rock, took 100 years to complete, and covered twice the size of the Parthenon in Athens. Many other Hindu caves stretch the mountain north of Kailash, but only three must-sees: 21, 25, and 29.
Cave 21, Ramesvara, dates to the late 500s and is thought to be the ancient Hindu cave in Ellora. It contains beautiful carvings, including river goddesses, guardians of two doors, and other loving couples surrounding the walls of the porch.
Cave 25 depicts the sun-god Surya driving his chariot early in the morning.
Above this, the trail quickly descends down the gorge, below the waterfall of the year, and then back to the 29th cave, Dhumar Lena. Dating since the late 500s, there is an unusual plan made for the cross. Two lions guarded its three steps. Inside, the walls are covered with large frames.
To the left of the door, Shiva kills the demon Andhaka, then defeats Ravana's many armed attempts to move him and Parvati to the top of Mount Kailash. Don't miss his lump on the ground to exterminate the demon! On the south side, Shiva plays Parvati by grabbing his arm as he prepares to throw dice in the game.
Jain Caves:
Jain caves, dating to the late 800s and 900s, are 2 km north along the asphalt road. They reflect the diversity of Jain philosophy and culture, including the strong sense of self-sacrifice combined with the elaborate decoration. They are not as big as the others, but they contain detailed works of art.
Many Jain caves had rich paintings on their roofs, fragments of which are still visible. Most notable of this group is Cave 32, Indra Sabha, a small temple of Kailash. The ground floor is clear but the upper floor has elaborate carvings, including a beautiful lotus flower on the roof.
Two Tirthankaras monitor the entry of the central temple. To the right is the naked Gomatesvara, who meditates deeply in the forest - so much so that the vineyards grow on his legs and the animals, snakes, and scorpions crawl at his feet.
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