Kailasa Temple, Ellora, Hindu temple in Aurangabad, India
The Kailasa Temple features detailed carvings and sculptures across its massive structure, which was entirely carved from a single rock formation.
Construction of the temple began around 773 CE under the Rashtrakuta dynasty, requiring workers to remove approximately 200,000 tons of rock over 18 years.
The temple walls display numerous relief panels depicting scenes from Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, along with images of deities and celestial beings.
Visitors should allocate at least three hours to explore the temple complex and bring comfortable walking shoes for navigating the stone pathways.
The construction method involved carving from the top down, with craftsmen removing rock layer by layer to create the entire temple structure.
Location: Aurangabad district
Inception: 773
Founders: Rashtrakuta dynasty
Part of: Ellora Caves
GPS coordinates: 20.02389,75.17917
Latest update: May 29, 2025 13:44
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