Fun facts about Maharashtra’s Ellora Caves
Fun facts about Maharashtra’s Ellora Caves
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Ellora is one of the best looking UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. Ellora is one of the largest rock-cut Hindu temple cave complexes in the world, and it is marvelous to say the least. Here are some of the most interesting fa … Read more
- There are a total of 34 monasteries and temples in Ellora. These temples are carved in the Charanandri hills.
- The site of Ellora cave temple is spread across an area of over 2 km. These temples are carved side-by-side in an uninterrupted sequence, making them one of the most complex and unique temple designs in the world.
- The Ellora Caves are devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. Their presence in the same complex shows the sense of tolerance that was generally a way of life in ancient India.
- The rock-cut cave temples at Ellora date back to the 5th and the 12th century. The caves are all numbered, and Caves 1&12 are the oldest of the lot, dating back to the 5th century. These caves are Buddhist caves, and show traces of Mahayana philosophy of Buddhism.
- The most popular monument of all, the world-famous Kailasa Temple is a part of the Brahmanical group of caves (13-29). The Kailasa Temple is in Cave 16, and is one of the most beautiful temples in the world.
- Caves 30-34 are Jain cave temples, and they were excavated sometime between the 9th and the 12th century.
- When is the best time to visit Ellora Caves?
November to February is the best time to visit Ellora Caves. - Where is Kailasa Temple?
Kailasa Temple is a part of the rock-cut temple complex of Ellora in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. - How many cave temples are there at Ellora?
There are 34 monuments at Ellora.
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