Slide-show and story behind Ajanta paintings and sculptures by the renowned archaeologist Dr. Shrikant Pradhan.
The Ajanta Caves (Ajiṇṭhā leni; Marathi: अजिंठा लेणी) are 29 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of Indian art (which depict the Jataka tales) . The caves were built in two phases starting around 200 BCE, with the second group of caves built around 600 CE.
The Ajanta Caves (Ajiṇṭhā leni; Marathi: अजिंठा लेणी) are 29 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of Indian art (which depict the Jataka tales) . The caves were built in two phases starting around 200 BCE, with the second group of caves built around 600 CE.
Since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
As promised, black swan ventures yet again, brought to you to the proverbial horses mouth for the jataka tales.
Dr. Shrikant Pradhan, who has done his Ph.D in Ajanta paintings, is an expert in the stories that these caves have to tell. A specialist in ancient Indian paintings, sculptures, illustrations, drawings and rockcut architecture, he also imparted his knowledge as a teacher at post graduate level.
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