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Ellora: carving spaces for different religious traditions

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Published: 23 Oct 2026 08:23 · Updated: 23 Oct 2026 08:23

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Ellora in India includes rock-cut monasteries and temples associated with Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. The monuments form an extended sequence along a basalt cliff.

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Ellora in India includes rock-cut monasteries and temples associated with Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. The monuments form an extended sequence along a basalt cliff. [1]

Distinguish functions and periods before treating the ensemble as one cave. In rock-cut architecture, removed material matters to space as much as walls do in additive construction.

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  1. [1] Ellora Caves - UNESCO World Heritage Centre ↗