Ajanta and Ellora Caves - An Epitome of Fabulous Cave Architecture in India that Existed in Olden Times
Ajanta CavesThe pictorial carvings and murals at Ajanta depict the modern society of those times. The artistic sculptures presented every kind of populace from kings to slaves, from men to women, from children to beasts along with flower plants, fruits, and birds. Some figures portray the inhabitants like ‘Yakshas’, ‘Kinnaras’ (half human and half bird), ‘Gandharvas’ (divine musicians), and ‘Apsaras’ (heavenly dancers).The thirty caves are divided into ‘Chaitya-Grihas’ (stupa halls) and ‘Viharas’ (dwelling halls). To reach each cave, one has to flight of steps that are preserved in their original ...