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Ellora is a World Heritage Site some 30 kms from the city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India.It is one of the largest rock-cut temple complexes in the world.There are over 100 caves built approximately between 6th century and 12th century A.D.34 of these caves are open to the public.Of these,17 are Hindu caves,12 are Buddhist and 5 are Jain caves.These caves contain sculptures of mythological tales and deities of these 3 religions.They were built by kings of the Rashtrakuta and Yadava dynasties.They are an example of the religious harmony which existed in Ancient India.
This photo is that of Kailashnath temple which is cave number 16 of the Ellora caves.This magnificent megalith carved from a single rock was probably built during the reign of the Rashtrakuta King Krishna I between 756 to 773 A.D.It shows traces of Pallava and Chalukya art which probably means that artists from these two powerful South Indian kingdoms were engaged to build this astounding work of art.
This freestanding multistoreyed temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is supposed to represent the mythical abode of Shiva - Mount Kailash.
It is notable for its vertical excavation which means work started from the top and moved downwards.Imagine the meticulous planning and execution that was involved because there was no scope of even a single mistake while carving a temple of this size and complexity from a single piece of rock.This during an age when there were no modern tools or implements!
This amazing temple was probably built within a period of 18 years and legend has it that some 200,000 tonnes of rock had to be removed to excavate it.It is 145 feet wide,195 feet long and over 100 feet high.Almost every inch contains intricate and beautiful sculptures from Hindu mythological tales and the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.The most famous is that of the Demon King Ravana trying to lift Mount Kailash.
More images from this magnificent temple to follow.
This is the Kailashnath Temple at Ellora,a World Heritage Site in the state of Maharashtra,India.This magnificent megalith carved from a single rock was probably built during the reign of the Rashtrakuta King Krishna I between 756 to 773 AD.
This freestanding multistoreyed temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is supposed to represent the mythical abode of Shiva - Mount Kailash.
It is notable for its vertical excavation which means work started from the top and moved downwards.Imagine the meticulous planning and execution that was involved because there was no scope of even a single mistake while carving a temple of this size and complexity from a single piece of rock.This during an age when there were no modern tools or implements!
Legend has it that some 200,000 tonnes of rock had to be removed to excavate this spectacular temple.It is 145 feet wide,195 feet long and over 100 feet high.Almost every inch contains intricate and beautiful sculptures from Hindu mythological tales and the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Might be worth a look in large.
Kailash cave (#16), Ellora, Maharashtra, India
Ellora caves are rock-cut hindu temples, excavated from the basalt cliffs in the Charanandri Hills. Cave #16 is the largest of approx. 100 caves, among which 34 can be visited. It has been carved out of a single rock, directly from the cliff. The whole set of sculptures is actually one single piece!
This photo depicts the central part of the cave. Press L and F11 for best viewing.
Kailash cave (#16), Ellora, Maharashtra, India
Ellora caves are rock-cut hindu temples, excavated from the basalt cliffs in the Charanandri Hills. Cave #16 is the largest of approx. 100 caves, among which 34 can be visited. It has been carved out of a single rock.
This photo depicts the back part of the cave.
Ellora (\e-ˈlȯr-ə\, Vērūḷ) is an archaeological site 29 km (18 mi) north-west of the city ofAurangabad in the Indian state ofMaharashtra, built by the Rashtrakuta dynasty(Brahmanical & Buddhist group of caves) and Yadav (Jain group of caves). Well known for its monumental caves, Ellora is an UNESCOWorld Heritage Site and forms one of major tourist attraction in Marathwada region ofMaharashtra[1] Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture.[2] The 34 "caves" are actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills.Hindu, Buddhist and Jain rock-cut temples and viharas and mathas were built between the 5th century and 10th century. The 17 Hindu (caves 13–29), 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12) and 5 Jain (caves 30–34) caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian history.[3] It is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.
The elephants carved at the base of the temple seem to hold up the weight of the massive rock-cut temple.
This freestanding multistoreyed temple carved out of a single rock is in Ellora,a World Heritage Site in Maharashtra,India.It was built during the reign of the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I during the 8th century A.D.
It is notable for its vertical excavation which means work started from the top and moved downwards.Imagine the meticulous planning and execution that was involved because there was no scope of even a single mistake while carving a temple of this size and complexity from a single piece of rock.This during an age when there were no modern tools or implements!
Legend has it that some 200,000 tonnes of rock had to be removed to excavate this spectacular temple.It is 145 feet wide,195 feet long and over 100 feet high.Almost every inch contains intricate and beautiful sculptures from Hindu mythological tales and the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Ellora Caves are a multi-religious rock-cut cave complex with inscriptions dating from the period 6th century CE onwards, located in the Aurangabad District of Maharashtra, India.[1] They are also called verul caves.
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Ellora Caves are a multi-religious rock-cut cave complex with inscriptions dating from the period 6th century CE onwards, located in the Aurangabad District of Maharashtra, India. They are also called verul caves. —- Wikipedia
UNESCO Site Id: 243
FrOm the Caves Of EllOra...
Ellora Caves - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
These 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff, not far from Aurangabad, in Maharashtra. Ellora, with its uninterrupted sequence of monuments dating from A.D. 600 to 1000, brings the civilization of ancient India to life. Not only is the Ellora complex a unique artistic creation and a technological exploit but, with its sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, it illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India.
Ellora Caves are a multi-religious rock-cut cave complex with inscriptions dating from the period 6th century CE onwards, located in the Aurangabad District of Maharashtra, India.[1] They are also called verul caves.
Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 "caves" are actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples and viharas and mathas were built between the 5th century and 10th century.
Ellora is known for Hindu, Buddhist and Jain cave temples built during (6th and 9th centuries) the rule of the Kalachuri, Chalukya and Rashtrakuta dynasties. The Jagannatha Sabha a group of five Jain cave temples of 9th century built by Rashtrakuta.
NANDI MANDAP at the KAILASA temple, Ellora, India. This amazing temple was carved out of a single piece of rock, sometime between 757-783 AD. The construction of this temple still remains a mystery. It is believed that vertical excavation technique has been utilized to scoop away nearly 400,000 tons of rock to form this monolithic structure, which took over 20 years to complete.
Read all about it in my blog here >> gops.org/?p=1834
FrOm the Caves Of EllOra...
Ellora Caves - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
These 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff, not far from Aurangabad, in Maharashtra. Ellora, with its uninterrupted sequence of monuments dating from A.D. 600 to 1000, brings the civilization of ancient India to life. Not only is the Ellora complex a unique artistic creation and a technological exploit but, with its sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, it illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India.
Ellora was incredible. How on earth were they able to carve these massive caves out of rock way over 1000 years ago?
Ellora, cave 12, Tin Tal
Unesco world heritage site.
Spectacular view of Kailasa Temple at Ellora caves, India. Read all about it in my blog here >> gops.org/?p=1834
FrOm the Caves Of EllOra...
Ellora Caves - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
These 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff, not far from Aurangabad, in Maharashtra. Ellora, with its uninterrupted sequence of monuments dating from A.D. 600 to 1000, brings the civilization of ancient India to life. Not only is the Ellora complex a unique artistic creation and a technological exploit but, with its sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, it illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India.