Ellora Caves

The artistic legacy of a culture is the best way to learn about their traditions and beliefs. This is of particular importance in India due to the scarcity of historical references. Art images are of great importance, therefore, in order to reconstruct everyday life. Even so, few Westerners visit Ellora caves, located in central India, away from the desert, the sea and the mountains, which are the main tourist attractions. On the contrary, the caves are full of Indian travelers who admire the origins of their culture. In Ellora there are 34 monasteries and temples devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, which were carved into the side of a steep ravine in the VII century.