Buddhism: In the 2nd century B.C., a band of wandering monks, selected the rock caves of Ajanta for their cloister and carved lofty well lit shrines and ministries. These Buddhist caves are the most ancient and the most priceless art heritage handed down to India of our day. Carved in these caves are the various events in Buddha's last life and in his previous incarnations, for he is believed to have been born as God, man and even animal, before his final birth, in which he attained salvation. Outstanding episodes from Buddha's life are depicted in exquisite carving and murals. In Ellora, the carvings in the caves present a serene reflection of the Buddhist philosophy.
   For 1500 yrs., Ellora has served as pilgrimage site for millions of visitors. At Ellora you will find the greatest concentration of sculpture and cave temple architecture ever created by a man. This world famous ancient religious centre was made in homage to gods of Buddhism, in an inflorescence of concentrated burgeoning forms, constructed by thousands of sculptors under the direction of priest and architect in the Centuries 6th to 10th A.D. carved out from the living rock, nestled within the mile long crescent shaped rock face, these magnificent works of art serve the visitor to India as the essential lesson regarding the great historical and cultural part of the country. It is a site not to be missed, as it holds within it, the essence of India Culture.