|
Ellora
represents
the
epitome
of
Indian
rock-cut
architecture.The
34
"caves"
–
actually
structures
excavated
out
of
the
vertical
face
of
the
Charanandri
hills
–
comprised
of
Buddhist,
Hindu
and
Jain
cave
temples
and
monasteries,
were
built
between
the
5th
century
and
10th
century.
The
12
Buddhist
(caves
1-12),
17
Hindu
(caves
13-29)
and
5
Jain
caves
(caves
30-34),
built
in
proximity,
demonstrate
the
religious
harmony
prevalent
during
this
period
of
Indian
history. |
Ellora
is
an
archaeological
site,
30
km
(18.6
miles)
from
the
city
of
Aurangabad
in
the
Indian
state
of
Maharashtra
built
by
the
Rashtrakuta
Dynasty.
Famous
for
its
monumental
caves,
Ellora
is a
World
Heritage
Site.
