Ajanta & Ellora

[rupu]

We know the famous historical place of Maharashtra is Ajanta & Ellora.Those who has the interest in art & history of India they can visit both the place Ajanta & Ellora both is approved as UNESCO world heritage.

Ajanta-One of the oldest art in India oldest cave has created at 200 BC. 29 caves is situated at Ajanta and it just like a shape of horse shoe.Mainly Budha statue is present in the most of the cave but still Ajanta is unique for wall painting.This is the specialty of Ajanta using so many colour we can see lots of painting inside the cave which explain the Jatak story of Buddha and also we can get the idea of that time social life style .
How to go-Ajanta can be go two way 1st from Jalgaon to Ajanta distance will be 60-70KM and Aurangabad distance is 110-120 KM.
Now anyone can visit from any other way which is suitable for his location.






Ellora-Ellora is relatively new compare to Ajanta.Specialty in the cave of Ellora is lots of hindu god's statue and also Budha & jain temple here present in few cave.34 cave is present in Ellora but most of the traveler & visitor visit specially cave no.1 Kailasanatha temple.We will see lord shiva temple in there.Design of Ellora has created by full of stone work which is simple unimaginable.34 cave is situated within the range of 2 KM so travelers need lots of time to visit Ellora cave.
How to go Ellora- Eloora is very near to Aurangabad (27 KM)





[Tips for east Indian tourist-Now i can tell how i have visited if you go in train then start from Jalgaon/Bhusaval (some train never halt in Jalgaon) then after that day you can go Ajanta by car/bus(both available) where you can stay few hour in the afternoon after visiting Ajanta you can go Aurangabad by car/bus(i will recommend car it will easily available near the cave area) within 3 hour you can reach Aurangabad and the next day you can see also Bibika Muqbara,Devgiri Daulatabad fort and then Ellora ]
West Zone person can start journey from Pune to Aurangabad(distance 220KM)[/QUOTE]

[The Dark Defender]

Ellora is underrated. Ajanta is overrated.

When I was a student in Design school we had a one week long study trip to both Ellora and Ajanta. Ellora is wonderful...you just awe at what we as an ancient civilization were able to achieve.

Cave #16 (The Kailas Temple) is a prime example of that. You have to see it to believe it! A huge temple complex carved out of Solid black Granite. Unlike most temples it wasn't built using blocks of stone and mortar...instead it was carved out of solid rock!!!

The second from last photograph is of the entrance cave #16.

Our entire class had taken up a few caves for measure drawing and sketching. I measure drew cave #5. (50 feet long and 22 feet wide; was used as a dining hall for monks who stayed here for theological studies. It had intricate carvings on all the columns and a huge statue of Buddha in the Garbha Griha (inner Sanctum) with meditation rooms flanking the main hall on both sides)

The first few caves @ Ellora #1 - #13 are Buddhist, #14-23 are Hindu and the rest are of Jain architecture/influence.

[rupu]

This is in inside


Yes do you remember another falls was present in cave last cave (don't remember the number ) that was also nice

[The Dark Defender]

(02-10-2009 11:29 PM)rupu Wrote:  Yes do you remember another falls was present in cave last cave (don't remember the number ) that was also nice

That was near Cave #2.

[gothic_coder]

I've been to Ellora twice, It is really wonderful..Will post pics soon , and i agree with lama that Ellora is underrated...

[panchabhut]

Just a tip for the intending visitor,
Ajanta remains closed on Monday and Ellora ramains closed on Tuesday.

Both have their unique effect on the visitor. Ellora is imposing with its massive architectural brilliance while Ajanta dazzles with its paintings that have remained for so many thousand years. Contrary to popular understanding, even Ajanta has several stone carvings including one full stupa carved inside a cave. There are also several unfinished caves that give an idea of the mammoth effort that underwent in creating these timeless jewels.

When I visited Ajanta, I was fortunate in getting the services of a very knowledgeable guide who who used a pocket torch to show the sparkling of a necklace in one of the paintings. it was an amazing experience.

[rupu]

(06-10-2009 12:54 AM)panchabhut Wrote:  Just a tip for the intending visitor,
Ajanta remains closed on Monday and Ellora ramains closed on Tuesday.

Thanks for mentioning that I have forgotten that to mention