The caves at Ajanta are excavated out of a vertical cliff above the left ... were excavated in the first phase by Hinayana/Theravadin followers of Buddhism, wherein Buddha was worshipped in an ...

Ajanta Caves: Dating back to the 2nd century BCE ... vibrant paintings depicting the life of Buddha, and the serene aura that envelopes these sacred spaces. Marvel at the grandeur of Cave 26 ...

A painting of a “merchant ship” at Ajanta Cave No. 17, indicating sea trade during the fifth century, inspired the Indian Navy’s traditionally-built stitched vessel INSV Kaundinya, an expert has said.

The Ajanta Caves, located around 100 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city, comprise 30 complexes with viharas (worship halls) and monasteries with paintings depicting the life of Lord Buddha.

the Ajanta Caves (2nd century BCE to 6th century CE) are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These 30 Buddhist caves are famous for their stunning paintings and sculptures depicting the life of Buddha.

The inspiration for the vessel comes from Cave 2 at Ajanta in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad), part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among the 30 rock-cut caves, six preserve ...

The 200th anniversary of Ajanta s rediscovery was the occasion for a celebration called Buddha s Bowl Ajanta at ... of these magnificent rockcut Buddhist caves near Aurangabad to the 21st century ...