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Aurangabad is the station point to visit Ajanta and Ellora caves.There
is direct train connection from Delhi, Agra, Jhansi,and Mumbai.Except
Ajanta and ellora there are some interesting things in Aurangabad
also.The city of Aurangabad was founded by Malik Ambar, the Prime
Minister of Murtaza Nizam Shah II, in 1610, on the site of a village,
Khirki. When Fateh Khan, Malik Ambar's son succeeded the throne
in 1626, he named the city 'Fatehpur'. In 1653, when Aurangzeb
became the Viceroy of the Deccan, he made it his capital, and
renamed it Aurangabad. A region that has been inhabited since
the Stone Ages, Aurangabad has seen several dynasties come and
go, absorbing the culture of each into itself. Aurangabad cave
are devide in two groups,western group and eastern group caves.These
caves are 8 km far from the city.Ticket for the both caves is
5 u$.On the way to these caves there is Mini Taj ,which is the
imitation of Tajmahal .Its made by the son of Aurangzeb on 1679.
Ticket for this monument is 100 Rs.
The Aurangabad airport is 10 kms from the city, and links the
city directly to Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur and Mumbai. After getting
off from train its better to move to central busstand by an auto
rickshaw,Because of there is no cycle rickshaw available in Aurangabad,auto
rickshaws are not so expenssive.In front of the central busstand,
there are a lot of hotels in different ranges.
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Ajanta |
Ajanta is 99 km from Aurangabad, From Aurangabad there are a lot
of buses to Ajanta which charge Rs 50.It takes about two hours by
bus going through the hills.When you arrive at Ajanta you have to
stop at the bust stop.From there you must have to take another Bus
to the Ajanta caves, Those green colour CNG buses are arranged by
the Government of Maharastra ,only these buses are allowed untill
the caves, Both A/C and non A/C buses are there, and respectively
they charge 10 and 6 Rs.After seeing all the caves you have to use
the same transportation untill down the bus stop again.And the Ajanta
entrance fees also 5 u$.It takes a long time to see all the 30 caves
at Ajanta.And also normal to get tired and feel thirsty easily ,So
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Aurangabad |
..Aurangabad Caves lay in the lap of this hill,which is 7km far
from the city.We can see the spreaded Aurangabad city from this
hill when we visit the Aurangabad Caves. |
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Ellora |
.Some caves of this graet ancient Ellora is beeing protected by
the Maharastra Government tourism department.This is the inside
view of a cave . |
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Ellora |
.This is the monuments of hinduism at Ellora,You have to cross this
steps and two doorway to enter this Shive temple there.A lot of
people seen here praying . |
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Ellora |
.This is shivalinga at Kailash Temple,Shivalinga is the another
silence view of Shiva,in side the Temple there is this linga under
the darkness.But when you across through the darness into this temple
you can see a lot of devotee praying to Shiva. |
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Ellora |
The cave monuments of Ellora were chiefly patronised by the Chalukya
- Rashtrakuta rulers (7th - 10th century AD). The kings and the
mercantile community willingly donated to the cause of the temple
building. Certain religious injunctions and the ethical codes,
which prompted patronage of works of the art, governed the rulers.
The temple building was considered to help the attainment of worldly
power as well as religious merit and spiritual salvation. These
cave shrines are memorable for their invaluable contribution to
the enormous wealth of Indian heritage. Every year in the third
week of March, M T D C organises the Ellora Festival of Classical
Dance and Music at the caves. In 5 caves except carving there
are some painting also .
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Ellora |
.This is something to see and feel the architect in the ancient
days.This cave is carved from all the side,even the inside roof
with excellent design and carved Hinduism figure around the wall. |
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Ellora |
When we enter into the Ellora caves, this buddhist pillar attracks
us at first.Down to the Kailash Temple this pillar is one of the
excellent introduction of buddhism.
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Ellora |
.This is the inside view of a cave.The most ancient caves are still
alive in a same continueity.Its an astonishing in front of the eyes. |
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Ellora |
The government of Maharastra tourism department is trying save this
most ancient monuments and architecture.protection work in progress
at cave 3,Ellora
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Ellora |
Ellora Caves is 30 km from Aurangabad. Entrance fees in Ellora
is also 5 $,In Ellora there are 34 caves. The stone carved monuments
instrucs the Hinduism, Buddhism and jainism situating at chamadari
hills.Ellora caves are finest specimens of cave temple architecture.
They house elaborate facades and exquisitely adorned interiors.
These structures representing the three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism
and Jainism, were carved during 350 AD to 700 AD period.
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Aurangabad |
.This water mills takes its name from the mill which once groung
grain for pilgrims,in 1624 a sufi saint and spiritual guide to Aurangzeb
was buried here, and the pleasant garden with its series of fish-filled
tanks serves as his memorial.Its a cool,relaxing and serene place
when tourist are not overflowing. |
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Ellora |
.When you visit Ellora ,before going in ,you can meet these strange
monkey groups down to the trees in front of Ellora.These monkeys
are very friendly to you when you throw some food towards them,
otherwise they are so rude...... |
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Taj { Bibi-ka-Maqbara,} |
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.This is the way to get Aurangabad caves and the mini taj.Its
the imitation of Tajmahal.It was made at Aurangabad by Aurangzeb's
son on 1679.It was a trubute to Aurangzeb's wife.
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Aurangabad |
.This minitaj looks like Tajmahal ,but its not compairable to Tajmahal,
which is designed by white marble where minitaj is decorated by
painting. |
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Aurangabad |
.You can see this kind of hill around Aurangabad, this is the hill
you can cross when you visit for Aurangabad caves. |
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Aurangabad |
.Securities at the Aurangabad Eastern caves, After closing time
if you arrive ,they ask for some money and allow to visit the caves
illegaly. |
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Aurangabad |
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Aurangabad |
.This is the monuments at Aurangabad cave,Symbol of buddhism refects
from most of the caves here. |
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Aurangabad. |
.This is the out side view of the caves,when you get a ticket and
enter in side there are 12 rooms inside having large statue of buddha
and there is one two story cave which contain the whole Budhha in
its two stair.Its interesting to see. |
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Aurangabad |
.This is the view after sunshine.Sun is already gone but still the
hill spreads its beauty. |
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Aurangabad |
.There are many buses from Aurangabad to Ellora and Ajanta.You can
come to central bus stand and get on to a bus to Ajanta or Ellora,Ajanta
is 50 Rs from here and Ellora is 10. There are also buses to Pune
and Mumbai. |
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Ajanta |
Ajanta caves were carved out from the 2nd century BC to 6th century
AD. They were hidden in the midst of a lonely glen with a streamlet
flowing down below. They were scooped out into the heart of the
rock so that the pious Buddhist monk could dwell and These are the
caves that the followers of Lord Buddha, embellished with architectural
details with a skilful command of the hammer over the chisel, with
sculpture of highest craftsmanship and above all, with the paintings
of infinite charm. The entire course of the evolution of Buddhist
architecture can be traced in Ajanta. During this time, images of
Buddha interpreting his different life stories and several types
of human and animal figures |
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In cave 17 one can find the paintings that depict stories from
the Jatakas or tales of the previous incarnations of Buddha and
also Buddha with his right hand raised, with the palm facing the
viewer, which is a symbol of "Abhaya" - reassurance
and protection.
Buddha is shown seated in "Padmasana" - the lotus pose
of meditation. He is often shown with his hair tied in a topknot
surrounded by a halo of light, representing nirvana or enlightenment.
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The city of fortune named by Mohammed Tughlaq |
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daulatabad |
..Daulatabad ,Just 13 kms from Aurangabad , standing on a pyramid
- shaped hill, is this impressive fortress, once known as 'Devgiri'.
Built in the 12th century by Bhillama, the king of the Yadav dynasty,
it was named Daulatabad, the city of fortune, by Mohammed Bin Tughlaq,
Sultan of Delhi. The Sultan was so taken with this fortress, that
he decided to shift his capital here. A 5 km massive wall, artificial
scarping, spiked gates, dungeons and a variety of complicated defence
systems rendered Daulatabad impregnable. The 30 metre high Chand
Minar, built by the Bahmani rulers is another famous landmark of
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daulatabad |
..The view of Daulatabad fort from the road to Ellora. |
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Ellora |
...Relax for a while, after seeing all the 34 caves at Ellora ,its
normal to get tired,after coming out there are some restaurants
,where you can have some food or drinks.Down there Hoetel Kailash
is one of the clean place and have a cottage and a nice garden back
of it.But its little expenssive than other.After your lunch you
can spend some time in this beautiful garden seeing the Ellora caves
from the down. |
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....Monkeys celebrating their joy in front of Ellora Caves.They
have made a special relations with the tourist. |
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...Buddhist monuments in front of the Shiva temple. |
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