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| Buddha statue in the ancient Ellora Caves, India. Photo by Chris Raven |
Not only is the Ellora complex, not far from Aurangabad in Maharashtra, a unique artistic creation and a technological exploit but, with its sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, it illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India.
India - Maharashtra (Chapter)
Maharashtra is an expansive canvas showcasing many of India’s iconic attractions. There are palm-fringed beaches; lofty, cool-green mountains; World Heritage historical sites; and bustling cosmopolitan cities. Inland are the extraordinary cave temples of Ellora and Ajanta.
Coverage includes: Northern Maharashtra, Nasik & around Nasik, Aurangabad & around, Ellora, Ajanta, Jalgaon, Nagpur & around, Southern Maharashtra, Konkan Coast, Matheran, Lonavla, Karla & Bhaja Caves, Pune & around, Mahabaleshwar & around and Kolhapur.
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