Criterion (vi): The Ellora Caves not only bear witness to three great religions, i.e. Buddhism, Brahmanism, and Jainism, they illustrate the spirit of tolerance, characteristic of ancient India, which ...

These caves, dating back to ancient times, were carved into rocky hills and cliffs by Buddhist monks, Hindu devotees, and Jain ascetics, serving as places of worship, meditation, and cultural ...

A senior Central Tourism department official said on Monday that world heritage Ajanta and Ellora Caves in Maharashtra could be promoted as monsoon tourism destinations given lush greenery that ...

4. Udayagiri Caves (Madhya Pradesh): Dating back to the 5th century CE, these Hindu and Jain caves are known for their intricate carvings and sculptures ...

Dating back to the Mauryan period, Barabar Caves are the oldest rock-cut caves in India. Located in Jehanabad district in Bihar, about 31 north of Gaya, some of the caves have inscriptions that ...

It showcases the experiments that had carried out by Hindu, Buddhist and Jain monks some 600 to 300 years back. It is believed that the structures were carved between 350 AD to 700 AD. It is an ...