Ellora Caves - 5 Things to Know Before Visiting

Hindu Temples

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Notable Architectures

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About Ellora Caves

One of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world, featuring Hindu, Buddhist and Jain monuments, and artwork, dating from the 600–1000 CE period.

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Attractions Near Ellora Caves

Grishneshwar Temple

Grishneshwar Temple

0.79km from Ellora Caves

Grishneshwar Temple is one of the shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva that is referenced in the Shiva Purana. The temple is an important pilgrimage site in the Shaiva tradition of Hinduism which considers it as the last or twelfth Jyotirlinga.

Daulatabad fort

Daulatabad fort

10.35km from Ellora Caves

Daulatabad Fort is an ancient fortification that rises formidably from the midst of verdant greenery. Often hailed as one of the 'seven wonders of Maharashtra', this architectural marvel is believed to have been built in the 12th century. Also known as Devgiri fort

Bibi Ka Maqbara

Bibi Ka Maqbara

20.44km from Ellora Caves

Built in 1668 the Tomb of Rabia Durani or Bibi Ka Maqbara was erected by Azam Shah, the son of Aurangzeb to commemorate his mother Dilras Begum who was titled Rabia Durani post her death

Sant Dynaneshwar Udyaan

Sant Dynaneshwar Udyaan

63.94km from Ellora Caves

It is named after the saint Jnaneshwar, whose native village was near Paithan. Colorful flowerbeds, vast lawns, and musical fountains are the attractions of the udyan. Ten plazas and twenty-two fountains are added features. It has a children's play area, swimming pool and boat rides.

Shirdi

Shirdi

78.87km from Ellora Caves

Shirdi is famously known as the home of the late 19th century Saint Shri Shirdi Sai Baba. The Sri Saibaba Sansthan Trust also located in Shirdi is one of the richest temple organisations.

Shani Shingnapur

Shani Shingnapur

79.2km from Ellora Caves

This is a Shanidev temple located in the Shingnapur village. this temple has a place in thins village history and so many devotees are visiting this temple a day.

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Aurangabad

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Aurangabad District is located mainly in the Godavari River Basin and partly in the Tapi River Basin. It is rich in its historical events and natural beauties. Aurangabad the only tourist district of India having two-world heritage monuments to its credits.

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An architectural wonder which was believed to be built in the 7th century.  There was temples of Shiva, Buddhists and jainism. The construction of this caves still remains as a wonder.
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