Kailasa Temple, Ellora, Rock-cut temple in India
The Kailasa Temple is the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, located in Ellora, Maharashtra, India.
Carved out of one single rock, it was built in the 8th century by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a notable example of Dravidian architecture with an impressive size and detail.
It's open from sunrise to sunset and is part of the Ellora Caves, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Unlike traditional temples that are built from bottom to top, the Kailasa Temple was carved top-down.
Location: Aurangabad district
Inception: 773
Founder: Rashtrakuta dynasty
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