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| Circa 580 AD |
The Ajanta Caves were abandoned when Hinduism replaced Buddhism in India. They were rediscovered by a British officer in 1819.
The caves are numbered 1 to 28 according to their place along the path, beginning at the entrance.
Several are unfinished and some barely begun and others are small shrines.
The caves
Cave 1:
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View into the sanctuary of cave 1 from the central hall.
The Buddha in the shrine room is seen through the aisle and vestibule.
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| In the right niche above, painting of Vajrapani / 金剛手菩薩 |
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| In the left niche above, painting of Padmapani / 觀世音 |
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| Scene from cave 1 |
The entrance to cave 19:
Source: Wikipedia
Taj Mahal | Music of Ancient India
Telling you the miserable ending of the prince
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