Monuments in India

Ajanta Ellora Caves

UNFINISHED CAVES

Cave 3 & 5:These are unfinished monasteries of the second phase of excavation. Cave 5 is notable for its intricately carved doorway with female figures standing on Makaras.

Cave 8: An unfinished monastery excavated in the earlier phase.

Cave 23: It has some delicately sculpted figures of the river goddesses and amorous couples and decorative medallions containing dancing Ganas.

Cave 24: An unfinished cave , its verandah has some of the finest sculptures of Naga guardians and river goddesses.

Cave 25: A small, unfinished monastery, excavated at a higher level, with an enclosed courtyard a pillared verandah and a hall. There is no shrine inside the cave.

Caves 28 & 29: Both the caves are largely inaccessible. Cave 28 is a monastery and cave 29, a Chaitya - griha, or hall of worship.


Ajanta has two kinds of Caves:

» Finished Caves

» Unfinished Caves





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