These caves with beautiful examples of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain art and architecture were discovered by John Smith, a British army officer, who accidentally stumbled upon them while on a hunting ...

The Ellora Caves, known locally as ‘Verul Leni’, aren’t just a collection of ancient monuments, they are a breathtaking carved into the very earth of Maharashtra, a destination just 30 km northwest of ...

What impressions of Ellora did Ray’s story leave you with? It gave me the impression of a very small town. Growing up in Delhi and Kolkata, the whole setting with caves on top of a hill was a bit ...

Indian rock-cut temples are one of the oldest forms of architectural expression that date back centuries. These architectural ...

The Kailash temple at Ellora, previously known as Manikeshwar, stands as a sculptural and architectural marvel of early medieval India and is the most remarkable of all cave temples in India. If it ...

Across India, ancient architecture continues to offer clues about early engineering, metallurgy, and scientific thought.

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. After stopping in Bombay, Yoshida ...

Authorities in Maharashtra, which has registered the highest number of coronavirus positive cases in India, have decided to close some prominent tourist and religious attractions as a precautionary ...