Ajanta Caves- Blend of Buddhist Architecture

Most of the Buddhist admirers come in India to explore popular Buddhist attractions spread across the country. Some best known Buddhist allures in India are Buddhist temple, caves, stupas, vihars, monasteries and many more. Besides it, you can also discover the footprints of Lord Buddha and statue of golden Buddha in different postures as well. Among all the Buddhist attractions, tourists are keen to explore popular Buddha caves India. The renowned Buddhist caves can be found in diverse destinations of India. Some best known Buddha caves are:

• Ajanta Caves

• Bhaja Caves

• Ellora Caves

• Karla Caves

• Junnar Caves

• Kanheri Caves

• Barabar Caves

• Ratnagiri Caves

Among all the Buddha caves, Ajanta Caves may have some special attractions for global tourists.

Ajanta Caves

Ajanta caves are perfect symbolic representation of Buddhist architecture in India. Ajanta caves were discovered by a British army officer, “John Smith” in 1819. These caves are rich with several Buddha paintings and statues in different postures. Ajanta caves include some chaitya halls and monasteries which were used by Buddhist monks and their ancestors. Caves are rich with varied footprints of Lord Buddha and monuments as well. Ajanta caves are furnished with variety of designs, geometric patterns, scrollwork; miniature seated Buddha, Buddha’s postures, pictures of infant Buddha and many more.

Located: Maharashtra, 108 km from city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra

Attractions:

• Chaitya Halls

• 30 Buddhist caves

• Rich with Buddhist paintings

• Buddhist Monasteries

Accessibility

By Air: 108 km away, nearest Airport is at Aurangabad
By Rain: nearest Railway station is located at Jalgaon, 58 km away.
By Road: By bus- 108 km from Aurangabad, 400 km from Mumbai, 58 from Jalagaon
Hence, Ajanta caves are the perfect amalgamation of Buddhist architecture, temples, monasteries and amazing paintings of Lord Buddha.

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