Ellora Caves Tour | Kailasa Temple Ellora | Ellora Caves History | Ajanta Ellora Caves Maharashtra

From Aurangabad and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar cities in Maharashtra The Ajanta Caves are located in the lap of the beautiful Kupshurati Parvat, at a distance of thirty kilometers. Over two thousand years ago, from volcanic rock formed by volcanic activity, these caves were carved into the cliff face over a period of more than 200 years, from the 5th century to the 12th century, by different groups of people. There were a total of 100 ancient caves in the Ellora caves complex. It is situated here, from which we can currently see only 34 caves, and within it As this cave is located at the highest point within this cave, the relics of Lord Buddha were enshrined here, and meditation was practiced at this place during that era. The Kailash Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located right here, and the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb sent 1,000 soldiers of his army to this site, attempting for three consecutive years to demolish the temple and its surrounding rock-cut caves, but all these efforts... They stand here today, radiant and majestic, conveying a message of unity—Jain, Buddhist, and Hindutva—illuminating their own consciousness and humanity with great grace and splendor. Moreover, due to their unique characteristics, these caves have also been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. An entry fee of 25 rupees per person is charged to visit the Ellora Caves, and you can visit here from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please remember that the Ellora Caves are closed on Tuesdays. The caves numbered from 1 to 12 among the 34 caves here are dedicated to Buddhism. Inside this Cave No. 1, without any sculpted images or pillars, you will see this circular-shaped mandapa. Where many rooms have been built, and in these very rooms, wise men used to reside. This Cave No. 2, dating back to the 8th century, has two doorkeepers standing at its entrance doorway. In this vihara made of twelve pillars, the Buddha is seated on a lion throne in the Dharma preaching mudra. And in the companionship, on both sides of the niche, you will see five other statues of Lord Buddha, along with images of deities, officers, and fairies. This is cave number 5, different from the other caves. As soon as you enter this cave, you will see this large hall ahead, and beneath this hall, you will notice two long, parallel stone benches made of rock. In those days, Buddhist monks used to eat here. In the central shrine of this vihara, the statue of Lord Buddha, depicted as a bodhisattva and a gandharva, is seated in the vajra mudra. This is the World Karma Cave dedicated to Buddhism, located in the caves of Ellora, which is a special cave. Among all the Buddhist caves, this is a unique cave whose interior chaitya vihara is constructed on two floors. You will see very beautiful statues of Lord Buddha on the right and left, as well as Padmapani and Vajrapani. We have now arrived near Cave Number 11, and you can see that this cave has been carved out of a single large rock mountain. This cave has three floors, and Cave Number 12, located nearby, looks almost identical. So, we won't go there. After seeing all the main caves dedicated to Lord Shiva, we now turn to those dedicated to Hinduism. You are going to see all the main caves from Cave Number 13 to Cave Number 29. Now we have reached near the most famous cave, Cave Number 16, of Ellora Caves. known as the Kailasa Temple which is older than 1200 years And in general, any temple that is built First, their niche is created. But the mountain you're seeing behind me Cutting through that hill, they went This Kailash Temple has been carved from top to bottom, from the direction above. The largest in the world Monolithic temple of Yeniki Hill Made by carving a large rock This is the Kailasa Temple. which belongs to Lord Shiva Ji They, inspired by Mount Kailash This temple has been built. And from the entrance gate of this temple As soon as you come inside, something will appear in front of you Two very beautiful hands Holding the kalash in your hands, O beautiful one, Goddess of wealth Offering water to Goddess Lakshmi now They appear After entering the temple complex Before you Statues of elephants on both sides And on the right and left sides of the temple, and Vije Stambh It appears, and the temple's Above both walls Mahabharata and Ramayana Exquisite craftsmanship You will see it being made of this Kailash Temple Before entering the Garbagraha This large hall is called Sabha Mandap. It will appear right here. About a hundred years ago Worshiping Lord Shiva For Shiva's Tandava Different types of Nurti This is where they were carried out. The rising anger as one enters the inner sanctum of this temple. to both sides Ganga and Yamuna Ji will come into view and in the inner part of the temple Lord Shiva Ji's The Shiva Lingam is enshrined here. Just like this temple, this Shivalinga also Even this big one It has been carved out of the rock. As if the size of a rat In the previous part, you were given this Many elephant statues will come into view. As if these beautiful elephants had Above this temple Have been picked up and placed down On three sides of this temple The gallery has been established. In which Lord Shiva is And Goddess Parvati's It has been told to many questions And in the companion, the avatar of Vishnu About the Ten Avatars A lot has already been said. And seeing the beauty of this temple The Government of India The photo of this very temple After seeing the cave of the Kailash Temple Ten minutes away from there This beautiful waterfall Eighth century CE Baniwai and Lord Shiva Ji This is dedicated to Cave Number 29 The moment you enter inside this cave On one side of the entrance gate, you will find Lord Shiva with Eight Arms Furious, Carrying the soul of the melody appear, and on the other hand Below, Ravana did He has lifted Mount Kailash and placed it there. which is Mount Kailash Trying to move it And Mount Kailash Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is seated along with In the middle of this cave We can see the planet Venus. Four rounds of entry Hi and bye These two rounds are clearly visible And in the planet Venus The Shivalinga of Lord Shiva is enshrined here. And in the seventh Here is Lord Shiva Ji And Mother Parvati Ji's Many beautiful statues can be seen. From Cave Number 30 onwards All caves up to 34 Dedicated to Jainism and Cave Number 32's As soon as I entered You will find it in the temple courtyard This is a very beautiful sculpture. The statue of an elephant comes into view. And the courtyard of the temple A slow-moving object will appear between them. In that temple where Lord Mahavira Ji's The auspicious image is beautifully adorned everywhere. This cave number 32 It is a two-story building. and in the heart of this cave, the planet Mars Lord Mahavira Ji And inside this cave Many planets are filled with pride. And we'll end this video right here. If you like my video then Like the video and definitely leave a comment See you in the next vlog.