Over five centuries, generations of monks (Buddhist, Hindu and Jain) carved monastries, chapels and temples from a 2km-long escarpment and decorated them with a profusion of remarkably detailed sculptures. The masterpiece is the astonashing Kailasa Temple. Dedicated to Shiva, it is the worlds largest monolithic sculpture, hewn from the rock by 7000 labourers over a150-year period. (Lonely Planet, 2005).
Me and my brother hired a guide, which was worth doing as his (sorry Mr guide man i am unable to remember your name! But he is in one of the pictures so if you need a guide at Ellora remember his face!) knowledge of the history of the site was extensive, informative and amazing. I did wander off on my own quite a bit as i was interested in the way the atmosphere of the caves affected my feelings and emotions. I can honestly say i truely felt at peace.
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