The Ajanta Caves, located in Maharashtra are a collection of 29 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments. Dating from the second century BCE to the fifth century CE, these caves are renowned for their exquisite paintings and sculptures, depicting ancient Indian art at its finest. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ajanta Caves showcase the artistic and religious heritage of India`s Golden Age.
Architecture of Ajanta Caves reflects unique artistic creation and its sanctuaries devoted to different religious illustrate the spirit of tolerance that was a characteristic of ancient India.
It portrays excellent craftsmanship, with flamboyance and lavishness speaking from each angle still today.
Paintings of Ajanta echo the aura of Indian creativity by depicting episodes from the life of Buddha.
Ajanta Murals are one of the best forms of Indian Art. Mural Paintings of Ajanta mostly revolve in and around the life stories of Lord Buddha.
Ellora Ajanta Aurangabad festival, celebrated in Maharashta, features exquisite tradition of performing arts in India through music and dance by the exponents. This cultural feast also includes exhibition of fine handicrafts by local artisans.
Ajanta Cave 1 presents some of the best works of architecture and paintings.
Ajanta Cave 2 offers some of the intricate designs and beautiful paintings.
Ajanta Cave 3 resembles like the monastery and there are exquisite paintings and rock-cuts.
Ajanta Cave 8 happens to be the oldest cave and was excavated at the lowest level.
Ajanta Cave 9 is well balanced with beautiful wall sculptors and frescoes.
Ajanta cave 10 is one of the earliest discovered caves in Ajanta and is much larger than Ajanta cave 9.
Ajanta Cave 4 actually forms the largest monastery which was planned to be one of the ambitious works, but was never finished.
Ajanta Cave 5 is a beautiful cave situated in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Ajanta Cave 6 resembles a monastery and contains some of the intricate frescoes and designs.
Ajanta Cave 7 is unique with its plans and designs on the walls and ceilings.
Ajanta Cave 11 is popular for its exquisite pillars and picturesque designs.
Ajanta cave 12 happens to be the oldest caves where the wall at the front has completely disappeared.
Ajanta Cave 13 houses some of the best intricate designs at Ajanta caves.
Ajanta Cave 14 is one of the popular rock cut structure at Ajanta, and is located at a higher level.
Ajanta cave 15 is a renowned place even though the outer corridors have fallen leaving only a moulded plinth.
Ajanta cave 15A is carefully nestled between Ajanta Caves 14 and Ajanta cave 15 to the lower terrace.
Ajanta Cave 18 is a rectangular excavation with two pillars.
Ajanta Cave 19 is one of the best examples of Buddhist rock-cut architecture.
Ajanta Cave 17 is a superb monastery that owes its beginning to the goodness of a feudatory of the Vakataka King Harishena.
