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   Jain Cave temple 32  This post combines together the cave temples 32 to 34 that belongs to the Jain group of cave temples in Ellora. These cave temples date back to the 9th and 10th century AD, and belong to the Digambar sect of Jainism. The caves 32 to 34 are interconnected, you can easily do the three caves in one go, and they are worth it.My earlier posts were on the Buddhist group and the  Brahmanical group of cave temples in Ellora. These cave temples are a must visit not only for the sculptures, but for the carvings on the pillars and walls, the beautiful and detailed work, and remnants of beautiful paintings that you may chance upon. My next post will be on the paintings on the walls and ceilings of the Jain cave temples . Most of them are damaged, and many of them are not so clear, I wish I had seen them in their glory! Matanga , God of wealth on the left above,and Ambica, Goddess of prosperity on the right. Matanga wa...

   Jain Cave temple 32  This post combines together the cave temples 32 to 34 that belongs to the Jain group of cave temples in Ellora. These cave temples date back to the 9th and 10th century AD, and belong to the Digambar sect of Jainism. The caves 32 to 34 are interconnected, you can easily do the three caves in one go, and they are worth it.My earlier posts were on the Buddhist group and the  Brahmanical group of cave temples in Ellora. These cave temples are a must visit not only for the sculptures, but for the carvings on the pillars and walls, the beautiful and detailed work, and remnants of beautiful paintings that you may chance upon. My next post will be on the paintings on the walls and ceilings of the Jain cave temples. Most of them are damaged, and many of them are not so clear, I wish I had seen them in their glory! Matanga , God of wealth on the left above,and Ambica, Goddess of prosperity on the right. Matanga was...

Ellora Cave 14, Ravan Ki Khai Today's post is in continuation to my earlier post on Ellora . Caves 14 and 15 of the Brahmanical group may not be as grand as cave 16 , but they are beautiful and you can see some amazing sculptures and carvings in these caves. Cave 14 is called Ravan ki Khai because of the sculpture of Ravana shaking Kailasa (this happens to be quite a popular theme in Ellora.). This cave seems to be dedicated to Shakti worship because there are a number of female deities in this cave temple. A panel on the wall has seven (could not get a good picture). Cave 15 (Dasavatara cave ) is grand. It is called Dasavatara because of the various beautifully sculpted incarnations of Vishnu in this cave. There is a dance hall (Natya mandapa) right at the centre of the courtyard. The ground section of the cave does not have too many sculptures, but the upper level has quite a few sculptures. The first thing that you see in the upper level is Shiva’s chariot, a beautifu...