Ajanta is world famous for its multicolored fresco pictures and Writing in Devnagari. From 200 B.C. to 650 A.D. this wonderful Buddhist cave Temple was developed in Sahjadri Mountain. Two hundred Buddhist monks, artists and worker created this cave along 275 metre lava clad mountain. There are 29 caves in Ajanta. There were spellbound artistic works on the wall of the caves. At the bottom, there is a sleek hilly river called Baghdogora. 

Ajanta faced many adversities in its history. In eighteenth century it was subdued by sculpture of Ajanta. Earthquake of 1920 also cause a lot of loss. Poor quality of maintenance also worsened the situation. 

Special Attraction: 

Cave 1: It was residence of the Buddhist Monks. This cave was created in 600 – 642 A.D. In the entrance, there is Goddess Jamuna and Goddess Ganga (Ganges) (Ganges) in sculpture. There are twenty artistic pillars in the cave. The sculpture and Fresco pictures is mixed up and created a new dimension. Different stories of Jataka are depicted on the ceiling and walls of the cave. Lord Buddha was shown in different poses. Mural pictures are also seen here. 

Cave 2: The position of this curve is next to cave 1. There are twelve decorated pillars. Superb pictures are carved on the stone of the cave. The walls and ceiling are decorated. It seems there is Greek influence on the art of the cave. The story of Jataka was the main theme of the art. 

Cave 6: Only two storied cave. 

Cave 16: Best Fresco pictures are seen here. It was created during 475 – 500 A.D. Different stories of Jataka are depicted in the walls and ceilings. The river Baghdogora is seen from this cave. In fact, in the ancient days, cave 16 was the entrance to Ajanta along the river Baghdogora. 

Cave 17: Collection of excellent pictures makes it a famous cave. This cave was created during 470 –480 A.D. The cave was created during 470 – 480 A.D. The pictures of dancers, pictures of lovemaking are there along with different pictures of Jataka.  Cave 26: This is also a famous cave. The moment of ‘Mahanivarna’ of Lord Buddha was depicted here.

How to go Ajanta?

Ajanta is connected by road only. The nearest rail station of Ajanta is Jalgaon. Ajanta is 59 kilometers away from Jalgaon. One can get bus frequently for Ajanta from Aurangabad also. Ajanta is 103 kilometers far off from Aurangabad. Aurangabad is connected by air also. The airport is 12 kilometers far from the city. Indian Airlines is connecting Aurangabad with Delhi and Mumbai daily. There is to and fro Jet Airways flight from Mumbai to Aurangabad regularly. Indian Airlines contact: 91-240-485421.