Ellora Caves

The Ellora Caves are famous monumental caves listed as a World Heritage Site. Between the 5th and 10th C, Buddhist, Jain and Hindu monks carved monasteries, chapels and temples. The 34 caves represent a synopsis of Indian rock cut architecture.

The 12 Buddhist, 17 Hindu and 5 Jain caves at Ellora were built in close proximity to each other, which is reflects the religious tolerance during this period of Indian history.

Buddhist monastery caves have shrines featuring carvings of Buddha, bodhisattvas and saints. These are the earliest structures from the 5th to 7th C. Cave 3 and 4 are unfinished and most likely the earliest undertakings while Cave 9 has a carved facade. Cave 10 is the Carpenter's Cave and considered one of the