Ajanta Caves

Ajanta Caves is a name given for a series of caves located in the place named Ajanta in the state of Maharashtra in India. It is situated in the south central part of the country.

The caves contain Buddhist sculptures and frescos of the period between 2st century BC to the 7th century AD. The caves were declared world heritage centre by UNESCO in 1983.

The caves are ornately carved, yet seem quiet and meditative and exude a divine energy and power.

The creative use of colour and freedom of expression used in depicting human and animal forms makes the cave paintings at Ajanta one of the high watermarks of artistic creativity.