Lakshmi’s travelogue

Ajantha - Tourists

Ajantha - Tourists

The Ajantha caves date back to 3 A.D. and are said to depict the life and times of Buddha in the form of stories over a span of about 27 caves.
The caves are more popularly known for the frescos.

The colourful tourists against the stone backdrop made for a wonderful contrast.

Ajantha

Ajantha

he Ajantha caves date back to 3 A.D. and are said to depict the life and times of Buddha in the form of stories over a span of about 27 caves.
The caves are more popularly known for the frescos.

As you can see there is Buddha in every nook and corner. But a lot of restoration work is in progress too

Ajantha Fresco

Ajantha Fresco

The Ajantha caves date back to 3 A.D. and are said to depict the life and times of Buddha in the form of stories over a span of about 27 caves.
The caves are more popularly known for the frescos.

Ajantha  Mahanirvana

Ajantha Mahanirvana

The Ajantha caves date back to 3 A.D. and are said to depict the life and times of Buddha in the form of stories over a span of about 27 caves. The caves are more popularly known for the frescos but there is a fair amount of architecture as well.

The lady had just entered the frame and I think her silhouette provides a sense of scale to the whole frame..

This is the statue where Buddha is depicted as to have attained Mahanirvana.

Ajantha

Ajantha

The Ajantha caves date back to 3 A.D. and are said to depict the life and times of Buddha in the form of stories over a span of about 27 caves.
The caves are more popularly known for the frescos but there is a fair amount of architecture as well. This is the last one and the lighting on the day had a great effect.
Its the same cave where one one side the statue of Buddha sleeping is present.

Bangle Seller

Bangle Seller

Charminar

Charminar

The quintessential symbol of Hyderabad was built by the Quli Qutb Shahis

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Lakshmi Prabhala

Lakshmi Prabhala has been a member since 1 March 2008 and goes by lakshmi.

Currently in Hyderabad.

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