Ellora Caves is a World Heritage site spanning the period between 5th – 11th century AD. It is famous for Buddhist monasteries, Hindu and Jain temples.
Kailash Temple with Dhwajstambh
Ravan in anger lifts the Kailash Parvat – abode of Lord Shiv-Parvati
Maa Durga killing demon buffalo
Lord Vishnu in Narasimha avatar
Every cave leaves an impression
Mythology comes alive in these caves
Carvings narrate stories from the epic ‘Mahabharat’
A huge verandah carved out of a mountain rock
Lions and Elephants guard the temple gates
Entrance of the caves are decorated with magnificent sculptures
Dhumar Lena cave – Lord Shiv with eight arms in a powerful, furious and destructive dance
Ravan in anger lifting the Kailash Parvat – abode of Lord Shiv-Parvati
Mythological stories in stone
Marriage of Lord Shiv-Parvati
Shivling
Pali script
Lord Shiv dancing as ‘Natraj’
Jain caves
Sculpture in Jain caves
Sculpture in Jain caves
Indra Sabha
Indrani under mango tree
Bhagwan Mahavir in meditation
Jain temple sculptures
Bhagwan Mahavir in Jain temple