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7 Wonders of India: Ajanta Ellora Caves
Located near Aurangabad in Maharashtra, the 29 caves at Ajanta are situated in a horseshoe-shaped ravine. The cave walls are covered with painted narratives of the Jataka tales. The 34 caves at Ellora are excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills.
Ajanta Caves.....MAHARASTRA
The Ajanta Caves (अजिंठा लेणी), Maharashtra, India are 29 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka.The caves were built in two phases starting around 200 BCE, with the second group of caves built around 600 CE. Since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The caves are located in the Indian state of Maharashtra, near Jalgaon, just outside the village of Ajinṭhā(20°31′56″N 75°44′44″E). Caves are only about 59 kilometers from Jalgaon Railway station (on Delhi - Mumbai, Rail line of the Central railways, India); and 104 kilometers from Aurangabad (From Ellora Caves 100 Kilometers).The Ajanta Caves were carved in the 2nd century BC out of a horseshoe-shaped cliff along the Waghora River. They were used by Buddhist monks as prayer halls (chaitya grihas) and monasteries (viharas) for about nine centuries, then abruptly abandoned. They fell into oblivion until they were rediscovered in 1819. On 28 April 1819, a British officer for the Madras Presidency, John Smith, while hunting tiger, accidentally discovered the entrance to one of the cave temples (Cave No. 9) deep within the tangled undergrowth. Exploring that first cave, long since a home to nothing more than birds and bats and a lair for other, larger, animals ...
THE AJANTA CAVES, India - a musical tour
A slide show with music of the Ajanta Caves in India - more than two Millennia old, they are a global cultural treasure - cathedrals, frescos, sculptures - over 32 caverns carved by hand to house students of Buddhism - a University in Stone.
India - Ajanta Caves
The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India are 31 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BC with beautiful paintings and sculptures. Since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Discover the magic of Ajanta-Ellora caves...
The fascinating Ajanta Ellora Caves and Alchi, one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh have been voted to be part of the final list of 20 nominees. So, will they also feature in the final 7 Wonders of India?
ajanta mendis
watch ajanta mendis spinning the ball... He is not able to pic by the batsmen.. He is going to create a havoc
Ajanta Caves - 2000 year old unexplained sophisticated technology
Simply put, this is a genius piece of art although the story is that they had no concept of art, only symbolism so why build such extravagant structures just to live in..?
The Rock-cut Caves of Ellora and Ajanta, Maharashtra, India (in HD)
There are 34 rock-cut Buddhist, Hindu and Jain temples and monasteries from 7th to 10th centuries at Ellora, with the most amazing being the Kailash Temple. Ajanta, about 100 km away from Ellora, has 29 Buddhist temples and monasteries, built between 2 century BC and 5th century AD Both sites are Unesco World Heritage Sites. Recorded in January 2010 in HD. Music: Phil Thornton - Tibetan Meditation - 02 - A Welcome Return
AJANTA
A man continues to enjoy himself in paradise as long as long as his memory is green in this world declares the patron Harisena on cave 26 One should endeavour to build a memorial on the mountain ranges of Sayadhri that will endure for as long as the moon and sun shines This is what Harisena along with his hired artisans along with the Buddhist monks strived in the Ajanta valley till 477 AD, when it was abandoned with a sudden loss of motivation beyond comprehension. Why Ajanta was abandoned is a mystery explored by many a historians. The entire Ajanta complex was probably inhabited by Neolithic mankind prior to Buddhist monks discovering the safe den for their monastic living. They began construction of the famous 30 cave complex in early 2nd Century BC. For almost 350 years they were surveying the area and laying the basic foundation for a grandiose plan for building an edifice eulogizing Lord Buddha. In 450 AD in Harisena they found a willing sponsorer to trigger the building activity and completing the cave viharas and chaityas. The lovely mural paintings were completed using the locally available vegetable dyes and other binding materials such clay etc. ACK video courtsey MTDC
Ellora Ajanta: A Travelogue
Visit me at Hota-Hai.blogspot.com India's famous caves are bound to captivate you with their beauty and grandeur. Dated back to 2nd Century BC the cave arts remain forgotten from the 7th Century AD till their chance discovery by a British hunter in the early 19th Century.
Ajanta Caves
AJANTA is world's greatest historical monument recognised by UNESCO located just 40kms from Jalgaon city of Maharashtra, India. There are 30 caves in Ajanta of which 9, 10, 19, 26 and 29 are chaitya-grihas and the rest are monasteries. These caves were discovered in AD 1819 and were built up in the earlier 2nd century BC-AD. Most of the paintings in Ajanta are right from 2nd century BC-AD and some of them about the fifth century AD and continued for the next two centuries. All paintings shows heavy religious influence and centre around Buddha, Bodhisattvas, incidents from the life of Buddha and the Jatakas. The paintings are executed on a ground of mud-plaster in the tempera technique. Conjures before one's vision, a dream of beauty- of caves, hidden in the midst of a lonely glen with a streamlet flowing down below, caves that were scooped out into the heart of the rock so that the pious Buddhist monk, out on mission to spread the tenets of Buddhism could dwell and pray, 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. At Ajanta, the paintings on the walls, illustrate the events in the life of prince Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism and in the more popular Jatakas stories pertaining to Buddha's previous incarnation. According to the older conceptions, the Buddha wrought many deeds of ...
Ajanta Ellora caves world heritage site aurangabad in india
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Ajanta Caves - The History and the Mystery
The Buddhist Caves of Ajanta, located in Maharashtra, India, were built between 200BC to 600AD almost 300 years after the death of The Buddha. The caves and their sculptures were developed over a period of 800 years, but went abandoned and forgotten until rediscovered in 1819. The isolation of the caves account for the excellent preservation of the remarkable structure and paintings. Initially conceptualized to house Buddha monks, the caves developed as a part of a highly sophisticated, graphically rich culture. This rare documentary explores the historical, technological and aesthetic value of the caves and their contents. The caves are now closed to photography due to the sensitivity of light, so the footage and images on this program are truly unique and a must-have for all lovers of art and history. The Ajanta Caves are listed as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Please visit www.kultur.com for more information on this program
Ajanta, the only Buddhist site to celebrate the feminine
Ajanta: Some Kind of Miracle. Documentary. The Ajanta cave system in western-central India is considered by many to be the Eighth Wonder of the World, yet it is hardly known outside of India. Discovered by a British officer while tiger hunting in 1819, the site had been lost for fourteen hundred years. The 30 Buddhist caves cut into a basalt scarp are a treasure trove; filled with remarkable sculpture and paintings (considered 1000 years ahead of European art), they open a window into a long lost world. The history of Ajanta has the makings of an adventure movie. Discover the piety, the passion, the intrigue and the insurrection, all of the drama that created this wonder. Ajanta is also important because it is the only Buddhist site in the world that honours women. Buddhism is often seen to be the sole bastion of males, yet here, the feminine is prominent. Duration: 52 minutes. Produced by: Laurence Castle Productions Adelaide, Australia and Pune, India Contact: laurence.castle@gmail.com www.ajanta.info
Ajanta & Ellora Cave : The Caves of Timeless art, Aurangabad, Maharashtra - Indian Cave Video
www.indiahotelreview.com This is video of Ajanta & Ellora Cave : The Caves of Timeless art, Aurangabad, Maharashtra - Indian Cave Video, Caves of Aurangabad, so many historical statue & paintings are there.The Aurangabad caves are 12 artificial rock-cut Buddhist shrines located on a hill running roughly east to west, nearly 2 km north from Bibi Ka Maqbara in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The first reference of Aurangabad Caves is cited in the big Chaitya of Kanheri. The Aurangabad Caves were dug out of comparatively soft basalt rock during the 6th and 7th century. Caves are divided into three separate groups depending on their location. Sculptural carvings of Aurangabad Caves reached belong to highest achievements of Indian classical art and can be compared to the best paintings of Ajanta. It is Located deep inside the Sahayadri hill region, Ajanta Caves are a beauty to visit. The Caves Are Known for their Beautiful Depictions of the Buddhist Jatakas. There are about 29 caves in Ajanta. In ancient times because of their secluded location. These were used by the Buddhist monks for religious practices. Cave paintings are yet another feature of the Ajanta Indian Caves. Well Known cave Painting at this magnificent tourist destination Include Avalokiteshvara, Boddhisattvas and Padmapani. Images and sculptures of the great Budhha too are worth noticing. Ajanta cave can also find images of nymphs and princesses on the walls of the caves. Ajanta Indian Cave is just 700 Year Old caves ...
Ajanta - Prof Walter Spink explores Ajanta - produced by Laurence Castle
Ajanta: Written in the Stone - documentary The Ajanta cave system in Western Central India is considered by many to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. Lost for 1400 years, they were discovered by a British officer while tiger hunting in 1819. The 30 Buddhist caves cut into a basalt scarp are a treasure trove filled with remarkable sculpture and paintings, they open a window to life in ancient India. Almost fifty years ago, a young upstart from the USA began to stir up the conservative Indian Art History world. Walter Spink (now a Professor Emeritus with the University of Michigan) was asking questions that made the establishment uncomfortable. Half a lifetime later, his findings, the results of exhaustive and innovative detective work, has shaken the most sceptical of his peers. The dramatic events that shaped Ajanta, hailed the end of India's Golden Age. His controversial findings provide a window into the dramatic events that shaped this long lost world. What Professor Spink has discovered, changes the history of India. Duration: 60 minutes. Produced by: Laurence Castle Productions Adelaide, Australia, and Pune, India contact: laurence.castle@gmail.com
World Heritage Monuments of India,Ajanta Caves & Ellora Caves, Part 1.
Also visit my blog : www.malaviya999video.blogspot.com http www.malaviya999sayingsandquotes.blogspot.com The Ajanta Caves (75°40' N; 20°30' E) are situated at a distance of 107 km north of Aurangabad, the district headquarters. The caves attained the name from a nearby village named Ajanta located about 12 km. These caves were discovered by an Army Officer in the Madras Regiment of the British Army in 1819 during one of his hunting expeditions. Instantly the discovery became very famous and Ajanta attained a very important tourist destination in the world. The caves, famous for its murals, are the finest surviving examples of Indian art, particularly painting. The Ellora caves, locally known as 'Verul Leni' is located on the Aurangabad-Chalisgaon road at a distance of 30 km north-northwest of Aurangabad, the district headquarters. The name Ellora itself inspires everyone as it represents one of the largest rock-hewn monastic-temple complexes in the entire world. Ellora is also world famous for the largest single monolithic excavation in the world, the great Kailasa (Cave 16). The visit to these caves is enjoyed maximum during monsoon, when every stream is filled with rainwater, and the entire environ is lush green. The monsoon is not only a season of rains in this part, the local visitors are attracted to visit these ideal locations to have a glimpse of the mother nature in full bloom.
Ajanta Caves (cave no. 26)
The final of the 26 caves in Ajanta caves, Aurangabad, Maharasthra (INDIA). This is a chaitya cave with beautiful sculptures and a stupa.
An Interaction with Prof. Walter Spink on Ajanta, at Fardapur (26th Jan 2011)
We had a chance meeting with Prof. Walter Spink, now 90 years old, interacting with us about his theory on the timelines of Ajanta caves, Vakataka ruler Harisena etc. (English) Leading the discussion was Prof. Swaminathan.
Ajanta & Ellora Caves
Visit to the World Heritage listed Ajanta and Elorra Caves in the state of Maharashtra, India January 2009
Ajanta World heritage monument Rock cut Temple Aurangabad
Ajanta Caves, one of the World Heritage sites famous for its murals. It serves as one of the finest surviving examples of Indian art, particularly painting. For more information on this video click - www.indiavideo.org Video by www.invismultimedia.com
Ajanta cave Extreme Rock Art see as common Man eye by Shirishkumat Pati Part 3.mpg
The Ajanta Caves (Ajiṇṭhā leni; Marathi: अजिंठा लेणी) in Aurangabad district ofMaharashtra, India are 29 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales)as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka.The caves were built in two phases starting around 200 BCE, Since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The caves are located in the Indian state of Maharashtra, near Jalgaon, just outside the village of Ajinṭhā( Caves are only about 59 kilometers from Jalgaon Railway station (on Delhi - Mumbai, Rail line of the Central railways, India); and 104 kilometers from Aurangabad . On 28 April 1819, a British officer for the Madras Presidency, John Smith, while hunting tiger, accidentally discovered the entrance to one of the cave temples (Cave No. 10) deep within the tangled undergrowth. Exploring that first cave, long since a home to nothing more than birds and bats and a lair for other, larger, animals, Captain Smith scratched his name in on one of the pillars. Still faintly visible, it records his name and the date, April 1819. Shortly after this discovery, the Ajanta Caves became renowned for their exotic setting, impressive architecture, historic artwork, and long-forgotten history.
The caves of Ajanta and the roads of Maharashtra
The caves are in a wooded and rugged horseshoe-shaped ravine about 3½ km from the village of Ajinthā. It is situated in the Aurangābād district of Mahārāşhţra State in India (106 kilometers away from the city of Aurangabad). The nearest towns are Jalgāon (60 kilometers away) and Bhusāwal (70 kilometers away). Along the bottom of the ravine runs the river Wāghūr or Waghōrā (from the root vyāghra in Sanskrit, meaning the tiger), a mountain stream. There are 29 caves (officially numbered by the Archaeological Survey of India), excavated in the south side of the precipitous scarp made by the cutting of the ravine, and they vary from 35 to 110 ft. in elevation above the bed of the torrent. (N. lat. 20 deg. 32' by E. long. 75 deg. 48'). (Wikipedia) 08.1992 VALPARD FILMS valpardfilms.free.fr
Ajanta: Some Kind of Miracle
Ajanta: Some Kind of Miracle. Documentary. The Ajanta cave system in western-central India is considered by many to be the Eighth Wonder of the World, yet it is hardly known outside of India. Discovered by a British officer while tiger hunting in 1819, the site had been lost for fourteen hundred years. The 30 Buddhist caves cut into a basalt scarp are a treasure trove; filled with remarkable sculpture and paintings (considered 1000 years ahead of European art), they open a window into a long lost world. The history of Ajanta has the makings of an adventure movie. Discover the piety, the passion, the intrigue and the insurrection, all of the drama that created this wonder. Ajanta is also important because it is the only Buddhist site in the world that honours women. Buddhism is often seen to be the sole bastion of males, yet here, the feminine is prominent. Duration: 52 minutes. Produced by: Laurence Castle Productions Adelaide, Australia and Pune, India Contact: laurence.castle@gmail.com www.ajanta.info
Aurangabad,Ajanta,Ellora,Shivalingam temple, Himroo
Buddhist caves of Aurangabad area including Aurangabad caves,Ajanta,Ellora, Shivalingam temple and himroo textiles.
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Ajanta: Professor Spink unlocks the mystery of this amazing age
Ajanta: Some Kind of Miracle. Documentary. The Ajanta cave system in western-central India is considered by many to be the Eighth Wonder of the World, yet it is hardly known outside of India. Discovered by a British officer while tiger hunting in 1819, the site had been lost for fourteen hundred years. The 30 Buddhist caves cut into a basalt scarp are a treasure trove; filled with remarkable sculpture and paintings (considered 1000 years ahead of European art), they open a window into a long lost world. The history of Ajanta has the makings of an adventure movie. Discover the piety, the passion, the intrigue and the insurrection, all of the drama that created this wonder. Ajanta is also important because it is the only Buddhist site in the world that honours women. Buddhism is often seen to be the sole bastion of males, yet here, the feminine is prominent. Duration: 52 minutes. Produced by: Laurence Castle Productions Adelaide, Australia and Pune, India Contact: laurence.castle@gmail.com www.ajanta.info
Ajanta Hotel, Budget Hotel New Delhi, India
Hotel Ajanta is located in the downtown Central Delhi. Luxury Rooms at budget prices. Hotel Ajanta has been recommended by the LONELY PLANET TRAVEL GUIDE (PAGE 121), FOOT PRINT GUIDE, ROUGH GUIDE & GUIDE DU ROUTARD for years together and has been a preferred choice for travellers from round the world.
The caves of Ajanta - An introduction.flv
This is a trailer of an introductory documentary on Ajanta caves. Script, camera and direction by Abhijit Saumitra. Produced by Archaeological Survey of India.
Ajanta Hotel, New elhi Budget Hotels, Paharganj Hotels
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"Ajanta Caves - 200 BC" Thomasgillam's photos around Aurangabad, India (ajanta viewpoint road)
Preview of Thomasgillam's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Learn more about these videos: www.travelpod.com
Ajanta Caves with Vividh Bharti Music.mp4
Ajanta Caves Maharashtra India Oct 2009 and Vividh Bharti Broadcast
Wonderful Rock Art in the World Ajanta cave India by Shirishkumat Pati Part 1
The Ajanta Caves (Ajiṇṭhā leni; Marathi: अजिंठा लेणी) in Aurangabad district ofMaharashtra, India are 29 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales)as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka.The caves were built in two phases starting around 200 BCE, Since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The caves are located in the Indian state of Maharashtra, near Jalgaon, just outside the village of Ajinṭhā( Caves are only about 59 kilometers from Jalgaon Railway station (on Delhi - Mumbai, Rail line of the Central railways, India); and 104 kilometers from Aurangabad . On 28 April 1819, a British officer for the Madras Presidency, John Smith, while hunting tiger, accidentally discovered the entrance to one of the cave temples (Cave No. 10) deep within the tangled undergrowth. Exploring that first cave, long since a home to nothing more than birds and bats and a lair for other, larger, animals, Captain Smith scratched his name in on one of the pillars. Still faintly visible, it records his name and the date, April 1819. Shortly after this discovery, the Ajanta Caves became renowned for their exotic setting, impressive architecture, historic artwork, and long-forgotten history.
Hotel Ajanta, New Delhi: Budget Hotel
www.hotelajanta.com We are one of most experienced and renowned hotels in Paharganj, Delhi. We provide quick online hotel booking to all our guests from different parts of the world. We also provide free airport pick up to all our overseas guests so that they do not face any hustles at the Delhi Airports. We provide exciting discounts from time to time to our guests while our free airport pick up offers remains throughout the year. The Hotel is approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
Ajanta Ellora caves, Biwi Ka Maqbara (A Replica of Taj)
Ajanta Ellora caves, Biwi Ka Maqbara (A Replica of Taj)
Aurangabad (Caves:Ellora, Ajanta;Daulatabad Fort); January 09
Aurangabad (Caves:Ellora, Ajanta;Daulatabad Fort); January 09
Inside one of the famous Ajanta caves
Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India - about 100km from Aurangabad. The site is declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. en.wikipedia.org
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