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.
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
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 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.
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.
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