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 ...

The frescoes of the Ajanta Caves can be neatly divided into two groups, based on when they were painted. The oldest of the frescoes date back to the first or second century BC, whilst the rest are ...

These paintings are reproductions of Ajanta cave murals by veteran artist Ganesh Haloi, who was assigned by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in 1957 to replicate the frescoes. Over the ...

They feature exquisite frescoes and sculptures ... scenes from Jataka tales. The cave also served as a monastery and meditation hall for monks. The artwork at Ajanta is considered a mastepiece ...

The world-famous caves at Ajanta are a series of 30 Buddhist rock-cut caves, with exquisite paintings and murals Honeybees attacked a group of foreign tourists at the world-famous Ajanta cave ...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is known for the world heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves all over the world. Several foreign tourists visit these monuments every year. However, the ...

Aurangabad, renowned as the gateway to the ancient Ajanta and Ellora Caves, is a city steeped in history, culture, and architectural grandeur. Named after the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, this vibrant ...

It still remains one of the mysterious archaeological wonders in India. The Ajanta Caves are another UNESCO World Heritage Site in India which date from the 2nd century. These caves hold mysteries ...

A radius of 1 km of the Elephanta island and its surrounding waters is a protected zone under the Ministry of Environment and ASI is the site custodian of 300 m 2 surrounding the caves. Entrances to ...