Ajanta Ellora Caves heritage sites of Maharashtra

[Sai Sahavas Shirdi]

Ajanta Ellora caves are carved out of the side of a cliff on the George of river waghora and are declared asUNESCO World Heritage site.  Ajanta Ellora caves built between 6th and 10th centuries AD are also honored as World heritage site. These caves once lost in the span of time were accidentally rediscovered by a British officer who unnoticeable entered one of the caves while chasing a tiger. These masterpieces of architecture in the form of monasteries are having vihara halls which were used for prayers and were centered with incredible statue of Buddha in a meditation pose. These things are unbelievably carved out of hard rock. The other sections are Chaitya hall with a stupa. The entrances of caves are adorned with superficial carvings. These Ajanta Ellora caves are major tourist attraction of Maharashtra.