The Ajanta Caves are one of the greatest achievements in ancient Buddhist rock-cut architecture. The artistic traditions at Ajanta provide an important and rare example of the art, architecture, painting, and socio-cultural, religious, and political history of contemporary Indian society.

What is the significance of Buddhist caves Ajanta?

While the main purpose of the caves was to celebrate the glory of Gautama Buddha's life and achievements, they also provide important insight into the Buddhist life and belief system and the reflection of its values in art. In many ways, the Ajanta caves were a watershed in subcontinental architecture

Are Ajanta caves Buddhist caves?

The Ajanta Caves are 29 rock-cut Buddhist caves dating from the 2nd century BC to around 480 AD in the Aurangabad district of the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Where is Ajanta caves from?

Ajanta Caves, rock-cut Buddhist cave temples and monasteries, located near the village of Ajanta, in the north-central state of Maharashtra, in western India, famous for their wall paintings.