Ellora Caves, a series of 34 magnificent rock-cut temples in northwest-central Maharashtra state, western India . They are located near the village of Ellora, 19 miles (30 km) northwest of Aurangabad and 50 miles (80 km) southwest of the Ajanta Caves. The site is home to the spectacular Kailasa Temple ( Cave 16), but at least 34 caves are open to the public. This ultimate Ellora Caves guide will show you them all. Cave 15 is a Hindu monument that resembles some of the Buddhist caves in Ellora . It has a huge court that has been made of solid rock. An inscription in the cave traces the genealogy of the Rashtrakutas, who ruled in the region from 600 AD to the 10th century. The exterior of the two-storey cave boasts intricate carvings and the roof has been crowned by figurines of humans and animals. It is one of the largest rock-cut cave complexes in the world, with artwork dating from AD 600–1000, including Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain caves . [1][2] The complex is a leading example of Indian rock-cut architecture, and several are not strictly "caves" in that they have no roof.
