Ellora Caves

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The Ellora Caves were the second set of caves that we visited. They were our favorite. Jains, Hindus, and Buddhists were excavating these temples side by side at one point. It was interesting to see how the architectural styles changed from one religion to the next but also shared many of the same features as well. The sheer volume and detail of carving with such rudimentary tools made these temples so spectacular. The Hindu temple has been carved in a way that makes it appear as though it was “built” there. But in reality, the entire mountain side has been removed and what’s left is the temple.