Cave 16 : Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh (Shiva) sculpure. Ellora Caves, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.
This caves is famous for their stone sculptures. UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage site. These temples were built during 9th to 13th century. The Chalukyas of Badami and the Rashtrakuta of Manyakheta were patrons of these caves. The Trimurti or trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh is superb structure. The temple complex is considered as the second home of Shiva next to Kailasa. The Ellora caves, locally known as ‘Verul Leni’ is located on the Aurangabad-Chalisgaon road at a distance of 30 km north-northwest of Aurangabad, the district headquarters in Maharashtra, India. The name Ellora itself inspires everyone as it represents one of the largest rock-hewn monastic-temple complexes in the entire world. Ellora is also world famous for the largest single monolithic excavation in the world, the great Kailasa Cave 16. The visit to these caves is enjoyed maximum during monsoon, when every stream is filled with rainwater, and the entire environ is lush green. The monsoon is not only a season of rains in this part, the local visitors are attracted to visit these ideal locations to have a glimpse of the mother nature in full bloom.
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Location: Ellora Caves Aurangabad Maharashtra India
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