The inside of Vishwakarma Caitya Hall (cave 10) showing the intricately carved vaulted ceiling and the Teaching Buddha statue.

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Ellora is an archaeological site in the Indian state of Maharashtra built by the Rashtrakuta Dynasty. Famous for its monumental caves, Ellora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 34 "caves" – structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills – comprise of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain cave temples and monasteries built between the 5th century and 10th century.

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Location: India, Maharashtra, Ellora Caves.
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