Tourist Spot | India | Maharastra | Aurangabad | Ajantha Caves

Tourist Spot|India|Maharastra|Aurangabad|Ajantha Caves. Ajanta Cave Temple is the marvelous architectural wonder that depicts the rich legacy of India.  In the early 19th century, the long buried Ajanta Caves were discovered unknowingly by a British Army Officer. Cut out of rocks, Ajanta Caves trace their origin between 2nd century BC and 6th century AD. Ajanta Cave Temples are dedicated to Lord Buddha. Not less than 30 in number, these caves used to make the lodging of followers and students of Buddhism. All the thirty caves are divided into 'Chaitya-Grihas' (stupa halls) and 'Viharas' (dwelling halls).  The wall paintings of the caves are made with the Tempera technique. This technique involves painting on a dry surface, after the wall is coated with 1 cm thick layer of a mixture made of clay, cow dung and rice husks. The painting is coated with a coat of lime on completion. As per the facts revealed by Archeological department, the caves were carved out in two different segments, with a gap of more or less four centuries.  Blogspot: https://evlearningtools.blogspot.com

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