ELLORA- BUDDHIST EXCAVATIONS
Cave 1 is possibly the earliest excavation at Ellora. It is a plain vihara with eight cells. Cave 2 which looks like a Chaitya-hall, has twelve massive columns with cushion capitals to support the roof. The lion-throne that holds the huge Buddha image is a symbol of the royal state, denoting a changed attitude in the great ascetic presentation. The galleries, however,have Buddha figures seated on lotuses in the traditional posture of a preacher. There are several Bodhisattavas. Cave 3 is not unlike the preceding one and has a chapel at the portico's end the lotus on which Buddha is seated is supported by Naga figures with snake-heads.
Prof. John Kurakar & family visited Ellora on 14th& 15th May,2011
Prof. John Kurakar
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