Bhaja Caves

Entrance in chaityagriha, Bhaja Caves

One of the oldest Buddhist rock-cut structures in the world. 22 caves, created approximately in the 2nd century BC. Beautiful stone-carved facades, other values of art and history.

Karla Caves

Karla Caves, the most magnificent rock-cut chaitya in India. Note the ancient wooden details

This beautiful rock-cut temple complex includes the most beautiful prayer hall – chaitya – of Indian cave temples. Developed in 120 BC – the 10th century AD.

Lonad Caves

Lonad Caves in Maharashtra, view of entrance portal

A small group of ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves from the 5th century AD. Chapel – chaitya – contains valuable stone carvings.

Elephanta Caves

Inside the Great Cave, Elephanta Caves in India

Group of beautiful, five Hindu and two Buddhist rock-cut temples, built around the 5th – 8th century AD. Great Cave includes the famous sculpture of Trimurthi.

Panhale Kaji (Panhale Kazi)

28 – 29 Buddhist and Hindu rock-cut cave temples, created in the 3rd – 14th century AD, exquisite art values.

Ellora Caves, Kailasanatha Temple

Kailasanatha, India

One of the highest achievements not only in Hindu architecture but in ancient structural engineering of the world. A group of 34 rock-cut temples, including the glorious Kailasanatha Temple, are cut out from a whole rock. Built around 550 – 1000 AD.

Tulja Lena, Junnar

Tulja Lena, plan of Cave 2

A group of 11 rock-cut Buddhist temples. One of them was turned into a Hindu shrine. Made in the 1st – 3rd c. AD, one shrine contains paintings.

Ajanta Caves – rock cut Buddhist temples

Ajanta Caves, Cave No 20 in the forefront

One of the most beautiful rock-cut temple complexes in the world. It was developed in the 2nd century BC – 480 AD. In total there are 28 – 30 rock-cut structures, containing murals and sculptures of high importance to the culture of mankind.

Shivneri Caves, Junnar

Shivneri Caves in India, southern wall

A group of 50 rock-cut caves – Buddhist and Hindu shrines. Made in the 1st – 3rd c. AD, contain inscription and remnants of paintings.