Ellora is one of the
largest rock-cut caves in the world.UNESCO listed this awesome creation in the
list of World heritage site.this monastery temple caves situated in the
Maharashtra state of India.The site features over 100 caves,of which 34 caves
are open to public.
The site presents
monuments and artwork of Buddhism,Hinduism and Jainism from the 600-1000 CE
period.These were excavated out of the vertical basalt cliff in the Charandhiri
hills.These consist of 12 Buddhist (caves 1-12),17 Hindu (caves 13-29) and 5
Jain (Caves 30-34) caves.The cave 16 features the largest single monolithic rock
excavation in the world.This huge one known as the Kailasa temple,a chariot
shaped monument dedicated to shiva.
These caves are also known
as the ‘Verul Leni’,and was an important historic commercial center of the deccan
region,located on an ancient trade route of south Asia.These architectural creations was made without using any kind of
machineries,therefore a question still remaining here,'how they made it'.The people those who visited this caves,they still searching for an answer. it is one of the popular destination among all type
touristers like historical,architectural and common touristers.
NEAREST :
Bus station : Ellora caves bus stop,Verul.Railway station : Daulatabad rail way station.
Airport : Chhatrapati shivaji International airport.
Video courtesy : Phenomenal travel videos
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