The designs in the Paithani fabrics are inspired by the art in the Ajanta & Ellora Caves .( ) . They were once worn by Royalty &they are manufactured here. About Shopkhoj Shopkhoj is the #1 guide ...

The late historian Walter Spink, in his book ‘Ajanta: A brief history and guide’, wrote about Cave ... She said several Ajanta caves feature paintings of ships. “We can connect this ...

Despite grand exterior carvings, some of the caves are unfinished. “If you make holes in a page of a book, will anyone manage to read the story? This is how we are viewing Ajanta now.

There are state transport buses available or you can even book a taxi or go to Ajanta Caves by car. If you prefer taking the train, the nearest railhead is Jalgaon which is 59 km away from Ajanta ...

The Ajanta Caves were a sanctuary for Buddhist monks that was forgotten, along with its stunning riches, for nearly 1,500 years. Jonathan Glancey investigates. The Ajanta Caves, 30 spellbinding ...

A painted mural scene from the 'Mahajanaka Jataka' in Ajanta's cave 1, showing King Janaka and his wife Sivali. (Istockphoto) If the past is another country, as the adage goes, few historical ...

The first Buddhist cave monuments at Ajanta date from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. During the Gupta period (5th and 6th centuries A.D.), many more richly decorated caves were added to the original ...