The first Buddhist cave monuments at Ajanta date from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. During the Gupta period (5th and 6th centuries A.D.), many more richly decorated caves were added to the original ...

The caves of India are not only natural wonders but are also cultural and historical trasures. These ancient caves are scattered across the country and contain beautiful rock carvings, ancient ...

H YDERABAD: The Ajanta Gallery of the Telangana State Museum in Hyderabad, housing a few initial eye copies of the Buddhist paintings at Ajanta Caves, awaits a new lease of life. These paintings ...

Currently, no buffer zones exist for Ajanta and Ellora. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has suggested that a radius of 5 km surrounding Ajanta be designated as a Green Belt to be administered ...

One of the oldest caves in the country, the Ajanta Caves are 30 odd rock-cut caves that date back to the second century BC. These Buddhist monuments are known for their murals, paintings and ...