!Ajanta and Ellora Caves The caves of Ajanta and Ellora are classed together as twins and is named Ajanta and Ellora Caves. ((Ajanta)) and ((Ellora)) caves are situated near Aurangabad in the state of Maharashtra in India. These are important world heritage sites in India, which were declared as such by UNESCO in 1983. Ajanta and Ellora are two differnt places, however, the caves their are popularly mentioned like twins because of certain qualities that reminds us of each other at a time. The paintings and sculptures in the caves of Ajanta and Ellora are said to have inspired by Buddhism and Jainism and their compassionate ethos. It is believed to have begun in the 2nd century BC continued to the 6th century AD. These Buddhist and Jain 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. The Ellora preserved as an artistic legacy that will continue to inspire and enrich the lives of generations to come.