Pancha Rathas, Mahabalipuram
![Bhima Ratha, Tamil Nadu](https://www.wondermondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PanchaRathasBh.jpg)
A rare example of rock cut monolithic buildings – five ornate shrines and three sculptures of animals. Created in the late 7th century AD.
Masroor Rock Cut Temples (Masrur Temples)
![Masroor Temples, India](https://www.wondermondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Masroor.jpg)
A group of 15 ornate structures made from live stone in the second half of the 8th century in the shape of steep-sided pyramids.
Kanheri Caves
![View from the hill above Kanheri Caves towards suburbs of Mumbai](https://www.wondermondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/KanhMumbai.jpg)
Group of 109 Buddhist rock cut cave temples in the outskirts of Mumbai, developed in the 1st century BC – 9th century AD.
Udayagiri Caves, Khandagiri Caves
![Holy man in Khandagiri Cave, India](https://www.wondermondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Khandagiri.jpg)
27 – 35 caves, carved around the 1st century BC. Historically important, contain valuable inscriptions and exquisite artwork.
Bhaja Caves
![Entrance in chaityagriha, Bhaja Caves](https://www.wondermondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Bhaja.jpg)
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](https://www.wondermondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/KarlaChait.jpg)
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.
Badami Cave Temples
![Badami Cave 3 in India, entrance portal](https://www.wondermondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Badami3.jpg)
A group of four beautiful rock-cut temples, made in the 6th – 7th centuries AD. Located in the ancient capital of Early Chalukyas. Art of temples witnesses the search for a distinct style.
Elephanta Caves
![Inside the Great Cave, Elephanta Caves in India](https://www.wondermondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ElephantaCol.jpg)
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.
Ellora Caves, Kailasanatha Temple
![Kailasanatha, India](https://www.wondermondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/KailashTemple.jpg)
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.
Ajanta Caves – rock cut Buddhist temples
![Ajanta Caves, Cave No 20 in the forefront](https://www.wondermondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AjantaWalk.jpg)
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.