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Maharashtra
is known for its caves. The UNESCO declared Ajanta and Ellora caves as the
World heritage Site. The rock cut caves found at Ajanta and Ellora
eloquently record the earliest mingling of all faiths - the Buddhist, Jain
and Hindu sculptures and frescoes co-exist in total harmony. Ajanta caves
have the wild, crescent-shaped ravine pierced with more than twenty
Buddhist cave temples. This makes it one of India's most spectacular
sites. The Ellora caves are the finest specimens of cave - temple
architecture, which house elaborate facades and exquisitely adorned
interiors. Aurangabad caves excavated between the 2nd and 6th century AD
carved out of the hillside are another fine piece of architecture, housing
the most stunningly intricate carvings. Karla and Bhaja Caves are the
largest Chaitya Caves in India that date back to 2nd century BC and Bhaja
are among the earliest, dating from the second to the early first century
BC, during the Hinayana phase of Buddhism. Other worth visit vaes are the
Pandavleni Caves, Kanheri caves, Panchalesvara cave, Pataleshwar Caves,
and Pitalkhora Caves
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