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Relief scenes from the Ramayana on the staircase of the Kailasa temple at Ellora, 8-9th century CE. Ellora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a meeting place of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain art philosophies. A large portion of it was built between...

One of the Buddhist cave temples, the Visvakarma (no. 10) at Ellora, central India. Ellora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a meeting place of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain art philosophies. A large portion of it was built between 5th and 8th...

A Hindu shrine from the rock-cut Kailasa temple at Ellora, 8-9th century CE. The central figure is Ganga, the personification of the river Ganges. Ellora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a meeting place of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain art philosophies...

Gold coin issued by Chandragupta II (circa 380 – 414 CE).

The Indra Sabha buddhist cave temple (no. 32.) at Ellora, central India. Ellora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a meeting place of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain art philosophies. A large portion of it was built between 6th and 8th century CE.

Gold coin issued by Samudragupta (circa 335 – 375 CE).

Gold coins issued by Samudragupta (circa 335 – 375 CE).

Some of the most evocative murals were created on the walls of the Ajanta Caves (Maharashtra, India) between 2nd century BCE and 6th century CE. The expressive face, playfulness of light and shade and presence of lustrous jewellery make this...

A mural in Ajanta showcasing the highly evolved skills of early Indian artists (between 2nd century BCE and 6th century CE). Buddha here is shown in pralamba padasana mudra.

Some of the finest works of art were created in Ajanta Caves (Maharashtra, India) between 2nd century BCE and 6th century CE. Mahaparinirvana (demise) of Buddha is one the many bas-reliefs sculpted here.