C5PWT9 Caves, Buddhist monastery (5th century), UNESCO World Heritage site, Ajanta, India
Astonishingly carved into hillside rocks are mysterious, exotic Ajanta and Ellora caves, in India.
34 magical caves at Ellora dating 6th-11th centuries AD. 29 caves at Ajanta dating back to 2nd century BC – 6th century AD.
Exquisite paintings in Ajanta caves predominantly narrate the Jataka tales. These are Buddhist legends describing birth of Buddha.
Vibrant colours in “dry fresco” on dry plaster surfaces.
Caves at Ajanta are Buddhist while at Ellora are a mixture of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain.
Most alluring, incomprehensible, surprising craft with only a hammer and chisel, spectacular.
Worth a visit for lovers of ancient architectures and art…