Important characteristics of kailash temple at ellora
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The Kailasha (IAST: Kailāśa) or Kailashanatha (IAST: Kailāśanātha) temple is one of the largest Indian rock-cut ancient Hindu temples located in the Ellora Caves, Maharashtra, India. A megalith carved out of one single rock, it is considered one of the most remarkable cave temples in India because of its size, architecture and sculptural treatment.[1]
Kailasa temple
Shiva temple from top of rock
Location within India
Geography
Coordinates
20°01′26″N 75°10′45″E
Country
India
State
Maharashtra
District
Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Location
Ellora
Culture
Sanctum
Kailashanatha (Shiva)
History
Date built
c. 8th century
Creator
possibly Krishna I (756-773 CE)
Ground plan of the temple
The Kailasa temple (Cave 16) is one of the 34 cave temples and monasteries known collectively as the Ellora Caves. Its construction is generally attributed to the eighth century Rashtrakuta king Krishna I (r. c. 756 – 773). The temple architecture shows traces of Pallava and Chalukya styles
Kailasa temple
Shiva temple from top of rock
Location within India
Geography
Coordinates
20°01′26″N 75°10′45″E
Country
India
State
Maharashtra
District
Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Location
Ellora
Culture
Sanctum
Kailashanatha (Shiva)
History
Date built
c. 8th century
Creator
possibly Krishna I (756-773 CE)
Ground plan of the temple
The Kailasa temple (Cave 16) is one of the 34 cave temples and monasteries known collectively as the Ellora Caves. Its construction is generally attributed to the eighth century Rashtrakuta king Krishna I (r. c. 756 – 773). The temple architecture shows traces of Pallava and Chalukya styles
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