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Places to Visit in Aurangabad are:
ELLORA CAVES
The world-heritage listed cave temple of Ellora, about 30km from Aurangabad, are the culmination of Deccan rock-cut architecture. There are 34 caves cut out of the sloping side of the low hill. Another 28 caves have been discovered later by the archeological Survey of India.
The masterpiece of Ellora is the Kailash Temple. It is the world’s largest monolithic sculpture, sculpted out of a rock by 7000 labourers over a 150 year period.
The shrines are not exclusively Buddhist, but of Hindu and Jain faiths as well. Entry to Ellora is free.
AJANTA CAVES
106km from Aurangabad. The 30 rock-cut Buddhist caves at Ajanta are of two basic designs called ‘Chaitya grihas’ and ‘Viharas’. Five of the caves are Chaityas (Buddhist cathedrals) while the other 25 are Viharas (monasteries).
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Chaitya grihas were halls of worship – large, rectangular chambers separated by rows of pillars into a central nave, surrounded by aisles on three sides, for circumambulation during prayer, with a sanctuary opposite the entrance. The Chaityas are decorated with sculptures and murals depicting the many incarnations of Buddha. Viharas or
monasteries are rectangular shaped halls with series of small cells attached on two sides. The side opposite the entrance contained an image of Buddha or a votive stupa.
The Ajanta caves include the epic in visual form, recalling the life of the Buddha and illustrating tales from Jatakas (Buddhist fables).
Cave 1 has a most popular painting of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara and Bodhisattva Padmapani (one with the lotus in his hand).
Cave 2 is remarkable for its ceiling decorations and murals narrating the birth of Buddha. Cave 4 is the largest vihara in Ajanta and depicts a man and woman fleeing from a mad elephant and a man giving up his resistance to a tempting woman.
Cave 16 has ‘the Dying Princess’ painting, representing the Sundari, the wife of the Buddha’s half brother, Nanda, who left her to become a monk. A number of unfinished caves were abandoned mysteriously.
AURANGABAD CAVES
Lies 3 km north of Aurangabad. They were excavated out of a south facing hill side overlooking the town. These caves fall into two groups about 1.5km apart. These are 10 caves belong to the Buddhist era and were excavated between 3rd and 11th century. Caves 3, 6 and 7 are specially worth visiting. The Western group of caves comprises caves 1 to 5 and the eastern group has caves 6 to 10. Cave 2 has a shrine and columned hallways, with a large Buddha as Teacher in a seated position on a panel. In cave 3, there are superb carvings on the 12 pillars of
the hall way, which illustrate the jataka stories. Cave 4, a chaitya is the oldest of the lot.
Cave 6 has a large Buddha and a supporting figure of Ganesh. Cave 7 is regarded as the most interesting with its images of women like Hariti and the six goddesses, including Padmini. In the rear of the hall is a large Buddha in a preaching position. Open from sunrise to sunset, or 1800 hours, whichever is earlier.
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DAULATABAD FORT
13 Km between Aurangabad and the Ellora caves is the magnificent hilltop fortress of Daulatbad. Rising dramatically over 600 ft above the Deccan plain is the arresting sight of Daulatabad.
The fort built by Bhilam Raja of the Yadava dynasty in 1187 was earlier called Deogir, served as the head quarters of the powerful Yadava rulers. In the 13th century, Mohammed bin Tughlak, the Sultan of Delhi, made it his capital and renamed it Daulatabad, or City of Fortune.
This fort is considered as one of the oldest existing and impregnable forts of India. One of its attractions is the tower, Chand Minar.
BIBI-KA-MAQBARA
Built by Azam Shah in 1678, the Bibi-ka-Maqbara is a son’s loving tribute to his mother, Begum Rabia Durrani, the Queen of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Standing spectacularly on the lawns of the landscaped garden with ponds, fountains and water channels, the white marbled monument rises majestically in an intentional bid to copy and rival the world famous Taj Mahal of Agra.
The central tomb, distinguished by elaborate surface ornamentation and intricately perforated marble screens, is framed by four towering
minarets. The mausoleum is far less ornamental, than Taj Mahal. The mausoleum stands in a square of 1,37,00 sq. meters. The monument is an excellent example of Persian Architecture. It’s more attractive at night, when it’s floodlit. It’s open from sunrise to 10pm.
PANCHAKKI
It is an impressive pre-Mughal watermill harnessed to operate large grain-grinding stones. It was built by Malik Ambar in 1695 to commemorate the memory of the Sufi saint Baba Shah Musafir, whose tomb lies nearby.
Panchakki takes its name from the mill which was considered a marvel of engineering at that time. The water, channeled from a spring on a distant hill was used to power the flour mill and grind grain for the pilgrims.
KHULTABAD
A walled town just 3km from Ellora. It is the holy shrine of Deccan Muslims. The austere tomb of Emperor Aurangazeb is situated here. There is also a Mughal garden nearby, called Bani Begum Ka Bagh.
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PITALKHORA CAVES
Thirteen Buddhist excavations, dating from the 2nd century BC to the 1st century AD lie about 40 km northwest of Ellora, cut into the side of the a secluded ravine. Comprising mainly viharas, they form the largest group of Hinayana Buddhist structures.
Pitalkhora is best accessed by private car or taxi and can be reached from Aurangabad by motoring on the MSH1 and taking the diversion after Satkunda.
LONAR CRATER
170 kms from Aurangabad, is the village of Lonar. Over 30,000 years ago, a falling meteorite struck the area creating the world’s largest impact creater in basaltic rock. Botanists have recently discovered vegetation life forms not found anywhere else on this planet, in the stunning lake of the crater.
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