Question

What is Ellora Cave?

Answer 1

Ellora caves

• It is a UNESCO world heritage site situated in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra (India)
• It encompasses 34 extraordinary rock-cut temples which cover a distance of 2 km.
• The Kailasa temple is very famous and it is believed that Lord Shiva resided there.
• The historic Buddhist caves are also very magnificent in design.

Answer 2

Ellora Caves:

• Ellora Caves are one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple caves that are situated in the district of Aurangabad, Maharashtra.

• Ellora caves were carved from the cliff rock in the 6th to 8th century CE.

• Ellora Caves are recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

• There are more than 100 caves, 34 monasteries, and many temples extend over 2 kilometers at the site.