Ellora is also world-famous for the largest ... Within the courtyard are three structures: first is the image of the sacred bull Nandi. The central temple or the Nandi Mandap houses the lingam.

The invaluable ensemble of 34 caves at Ellora in the Charanandri hills of western India’s Maharashtra State showcases a spirit of co-existence and religious tolerance through the outstanding ...

Ellora is not for the prude; saucy carvings of couples pop up with regularity in the dark, desolate caves. Basole takes me to a cave which depicts a scene wherein young boys tease the bull, Nandi ...

The brand new 20 rupee note, stamped with a motif of Ellora caves, offers a marvellous tribute ... says VITHAL C NADKARNI The new Rs 20 note, bearing the image of the world renowned Ellora rock ...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Citizens await the annual event when sunrays fall directly on the face of Lord Buddha’s sculpture inside Cave number 10 at Ellora Caves. Sanjay Paikrao, visiting ...

The Ellora and Ajanta ... These secluded caves date back to the 2nd century BC until it was discovered agin in the 19th century by an Englishman. Image courtesy: Getty Ajanta is among the earliest ...

Ajanta Caves date from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. The paintings and sculptures of Ajanta are masterpieces of Buddhist religious art. On the other hand, Ellora Caves have 34 monasteries and ...

Two tourist visitor centres set up at the Ajanta and Ellora caves here by the Maharashtra ... This will also affect the image of our country and the state," he said. The government should plan ...