Ellora caves are one of the most excellent histological sites in the world without any doubt. This is also called Elura or Verul, which is the short form of Elapura. This older short name was form found from the magnificent edifice, by Krishna raja. Famous hunter John Smith discovered this famous site on 28 April 1819. During tiger hunting, he discovered the 10-cave first. Around 100 caves are present here. These caves closely related to each other presenting the harmony among all the religions. Not only Hindus but also Jain and Buddhist monuments are also there. You will get the historical knowledge of the 600-1000 CE period from the Ellora Caves.

Ellora caves, who lay in the hill of Sahyadri hills, in Aurangabad expand from 600 CE to 1000 CE. It refers to the duration of 550 CE is the Hindu period, 600 to 730 CE is the Buddhist period, and 730 to 950 CE is the joining period of Jain and Hindu. Among the 100 caves, 34 are open for all. Caves 1-12 are Buddhist, 13-29 are Hindu and rest 5 are Jain caves. Each cave has mythological prevalent of the 1st millennium CE. History says Ellora caves monuments were built at the time of the Hindu dynasty. Archaeologists believe they were made during the Rashtrakuta dynasty and the Yadava dynasty. But not clear, which one built first.

Ellora caves are one of those places you must visit. Every 34 caves have different meanings. Among 34 caves, 12 Buddhist caves are in the south part, dated from 200 BCE – 600 CE. Hindu 17 temples are in the center, dating from 500 CE to 900 CE. Rest 5 Jain temples are in the north, dating from 800 CE to 1000 CE. Hindu caves designated dramatically. On the other hand, Buddhist caves are designated in a simple and minimalistic way. Viharas monasteries and Caityas temple also included in the Ellora caves. Not only have these, but Kailasa temple is also one of the most remarkable temple, which is in cave 16.

This Kailasa temple complex designed downwardly from the basaltic slope. Some sleeping cells carved as itinerant monks. Shiva’s bull Nandi monument Vishnu has the better decorations oh Kailasa temple. The wall of the temple carved with sculptures of elephants and another animal. Cave 10 is the Vishvakarma cave decorated with dancing dwarfs, Hindu and Buddhist figures. Jain cave 32 is decorated with elaborate ornaments like lotus flowers.

• Make a full plan before visiting there (when you start your journey, and when you take some rest).
• Take a full-day to visit Ellora caves. Among the full-day, take 2 to 3 hours just make an overlook, not in deep.
• Try to go there in a group to enjoy a lot. That may bore you if you are alone.
• Take a LED light to see the sculptures correctly. Unless you can’t see properly due to dark.
• Your theoretical knowledge will satisfy when you go there. And observe every cave deeply.
• We suggest you visit walking. Though there a lot of caves but by walking you can see clearly.
• Reach there before 10 am to avoid crowds.

• Make a group tour to avoid any danger.
• Have previous records of sexual harassment by young Indian guys. 
• Also, be aware of touts and hawkers’ harassment.
• Visiting Ellora caves is not so suitable alone, especially for the female visitor (Though the maintenance procedure has changed).

Several ancient records are present in the Ellora caves. Each inner sculpture presents a different histological story. You won’t feel any dissatisfaction after visiting the Ellora caves. Moreover, the nearest Ajanta caves also represent more ancient periods. Visit the Ellora caves, and make yourself a part of the ancient Indian period.