Tag: Sleeping Buddha
The Caves of Ajanta
by Neville on Jul.23, 2009, under Photography, Travel
The Buddha at Ajanta
A few hours drive away from the city of Aurangabad lies the little village of Ajintha, not far from here lie the caves of Ajanta. The caves contain paintings and sculptures created by the Buddhists starting from around second century BCE.
The Caves of Ajanta
The Caves
There are around 30 caves in the horseshoe shaped ravine which is surrounded by dense foliage. There are many viewpoints which give an aerial view of all the caves.
Paintings on the ceiling
Most of the caves are covered with paintings depicting the life of the Buddha from his birth to his gaining enlightenment. The works of art covering the walls, pillars and ceilings have become eroded through decay and interference by humans.
The Master and his Disciples
The illuminated Buddha
The massive sculptures of the Buddha that adorn certain caves are a marvel. The sculptures show the Buddha in various seated positions.
The Sleeping Buddha
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