The first Buddhist cave monuments at Ajanta date from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. During the Gupta period (5th and 6th centuries A.D.), many more richly decorated caves were added to the original ...

New Delhi: For thousands of years, the darkness of the Ajanta Caves shrouded the world’s oldest Buddhist paintings and the glimpses they provided of life in the 5th century CE. That’s until ...

The cave also served as a monastery and meditation hall for monks. The artwork at Ajanta is considered a mastepiece of ancient Indian art, showcasing vibrant colours and detailed description of ...

Ready for a journey through time? Here are 10 must-visit caves in India! (Image: Canva) Step back in time to the 2nd century BCE at Ajanta, where mesmerizing Buddhist paintings and sculptures reveal ...

the Ajanta Caves are 30 odd rock-cut caves that date back to the second century BC. These Buddhist monuments are known for their murals, paintings and sculptures that have defined Indian art over ...