Ajanta Collection

India: King Mahjanaka listening to Queen Vivali. 1-5 century AD (Ajanta Cave fresco)
533777 India: King Mahjanaka listening to Queen Vivali. 1-5 century AD (Ajanta Cave fresco); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Buddhist monk from the Ajanta cave temples, India. 5th-6th century AD (painting)
533474 Buddhist monk from the Ajanta cave temples, India. 5th-6th century AD (painting); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wall painting from the Caves of Ajanta of Raja Mahajanaka, c480. The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India dating from c480 depicting figures of the Buddha and depictions of the Jataka tales

Ajanta caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Maharashtra, India. Cave n°26 Ajanta caves
Ajanta caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Maharashtra, India. Cave n°26

Cave 26, chaitya (Buddhist temple), UNESCO World Heritage site, Ajanta, Maharashtra, India

Buddha, Cave 6, vihara (monastery), UNESCO World Heritage site, Ajanta, Maharashtra, India

Cave 17, vihara (Buddhist monastery), UNESCO World Heritage site, Ajanta, Maharashtra, India

INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Face of a woman. Detail in one of the Jataka reincarnations and episodes of life of Budha. Mural painting, 6th-7th c. Hindu art. Gupta period. Fresco

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INDIA, Maharashtra, Ajanta Caves Wall painting of two figures in Cave 17

View of Caves, Ajunta, India, 1844. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
General view of caves, Ajunta (sic), India, 1844; Ajanta is a village in the hills of central Maharashtra, central India. The area contains 30 caves

Ajunta (sic), Vihara Cave Number Seven. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
View of Vihara Cave Number Seven, Ajanta, 1845. Ajanta is a village in the hills of central Maharashtra, central India. The area contains 30 caves

Wall painting from the Caves of Ajanta, c480. The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India dating from c480 depicting figures of the Buddha and depictions of the Jataka tales. From The Studio Volume 124

Ajanta caves, Vihara, Maharashtra, India, c1925. Ajanta is a village in the hills of central Maharashtra. The area contains 30 caves

Lady at her toilet, cave fresco, Ajanta, India. 1st-5th century. (20th century)

King Mahajanaka listening to Queen Vivali, Ajanta cave fresco, India, 1st-5th century AD. The caves at Ajanta in the state of Mararashtra in western India were discovered in 1817

Painting of a Buddhist monk from the Ajanta cave temples, India, 5th-6th century

INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Cave 10. Detail of the decoration of the ceiling in the chaitya-griha with scenes from the life and incarnations of Buddha. Mural painting of the cave 2

INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Detail of face of Buddha in one of the Jataka reincarnations and episodes of his life. Mural painting, 6th-7th c. Hindu art. Gupta period. Fresco

INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Buddha preaching the Abhidharma in the Tavatimsa Celestial World. Detail. Wall painting of the cave 17. 6th c. A.D. Hindu art. Gupta period. Fresco

INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Mural painting inside the Cave n. 17 (5th-6th c.). Hindu art. Gupta period. Cave

Ancient, Ancient Civilization, Archaeology, Art, Arts, Asia, Buddhism, Cave
" Ancient, Ancient Civilization, Archaeology, Art, Arts, Asia, Buddhism, Cave, Celebrity, Close-Up, Color Image, Corridor, Famous Place, Female, Female Likeness, Females, Fresco, Hill

17, Ancient, Ancient Civilization, Archaeology, Art, Arts, Asia, Buddha, Buddhism
" 17, Ancient, Ancient Civilization, Archaeology, Art, Arts, Asia, Buddha, Buddhism, Cave, Celebrity, Close-Up, Color Image, Corridor, Famous Place, Fresco, Hill, Hindu God, Hinduism, History

India. Maharashtra. Ajanta Caves. Wall of Cave 17 with the V
India. Maharashtra. Ajanta Caves. Rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to the 600 CE. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wall of Cave 17 with the Visvantara Jataka. Late 5th century

INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Men in a window. Detail in one of the Jataka reincarnations and episodes of life of Budha. Mural painting in the cave 2, 6th-7th c. Hindu art. Gupta period. Fresco

INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Figure of a woman. Detail of one of the Jataka, reincarnations and episodes from the life of Buddha. Wall painting of the cave 2. 6th-7th c. A.D. Hindu art. Gupta period

A bearded man stands in front of 3 ornately carved columns
Black and white. A bearded man stands in front of 3 ornately carved columns which are falling into disrepair - one of them has lost its middle section. At least of of the carvings represents Buddha

A room with a low ceiling and dirt floor
Black and white. A room with a low ceiling and dirt floor. The stone walls (partly in ruins) have been carved decoratively and there are several doorways

Miracle of Sravasti, Cave 1, Ajanta, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Maharashtra state, India, Asia

India. Maharashtra. Ajanta Caves. Rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to the 600 CE. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Exterior view

Poster advertising the Ajanta Frescoes, India
Poster by G M Salgaonkar advertising the Ajanta Frescoes and Cave Temples, India. Printed for the Government of India by Bolton Fine Art, Bombay. Date: 1934

India. Caves of Ajanta. Buddha
INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Cave No. 4. Representation of Buddha on the wall for access to the main sanctuary, 5th-6th c. A.D. Hindu art. Gupta period. Architecture

Ornately carved stone doorway
Black and white. Ornately carved stone doorway with rounded archway above. At least one of the carvings represents Buddha.Believed to be an image of some part of the Ajanta cave complex

The Ajanta cave complex
Black and white. Two small boys sitting outside the entrance to a large structure carved into a cliff face. There are two lion statues on either side of the staircase leading up to the entrance

A large round doorway carved from stone
Black and white. a large round doorway carved from stone, with many ornate carvings around it, some of which appear to represent women and children

A Chaitya - Buddhist prayer hall
Black and white. View of the inside of a building called a Chaitya (Buddhist prayer hall) with heavily carved walls and columns

A dark corridor with many carved columns on each side
Black and white. A dark corridor with many carved columns on each side. Part of the Ajanta cave complex dating from the 2nd century BCE, located in the Aurangabad region of Maharashtra, India

View of the inside of a building with arched roof
Black and white. View of the inside of a building with arched roof and ornately carved walls. There are carved columns are just visible below, and a large, shrine like structure at the far end

A man sitting on a stone block next to a low cliff face
Black and white. A man sitting on a stone block next to a low cliff face, which has doorways carved into it. Believed to be an image of some part of the Ajanta cave complex

Image of a wall carved in an Asian decorative style
Black and white. Image of a wall carved in an Asian decorative style. Includes representations of Buddha in several poses. Believed to be an image of some part of the Ajanta cave complex

Ajunta (Ajanta), Maharashtra, India, known for its Buddhist cave monuments. Date: circa 1890s

Ajanta Caves - UNESCO World Heritage site, Ancient Buddhist rock temples cut into the cliff at Ajanta near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. 2nd Century BC to 6th Century AD

INDIA: AJANTA CAVE. Prince Mahajanaka. Detail from the Mahajanaka Jataka mural in Ajanta Cave I, India, 5th-6th centuries

Buddha statues in cave, Ajanta
Interiors of cave, Ajanta, Maharashtra, India

Ajanta Caves, Ajanta, India

Ajanta Caves, Ajanta, India

Ajanta Caves, Ajanta, India

Row of caves at Ajanta
View of waterfalls along horse shoe shaped rows of caves of Ajanta

Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra, India

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"Ajanta: Exploring the Ancient Art and Civilization of India's Ajanta Caves" Step into the mesmerizing world of Ajanta, where ancient wall paintings from the Caves transport you back in time. One such masterpiece is the depiction of Raja Mahajanaka, a legendary figure from Indian mythology, dating back to around 480 AD. As you delve deeper into these mystical caves, your eyes are drawn to intricate details like the face of Buddha, radiating serenity and wisdom. The artistry on display showcases the profound influence Buddhism had on this region during ancient times. The caves also offer glimpses into everyday life with a detailed portrayal of a woman's face. Through her expression and features, one can almost sense her emotions and experiences in that bygone era. Moving further along these hallowed walls, you encounter an awe-inspiring scene - Buddha preaching his teachings to his disciples. This captivating image captures not only religious devotion but also serves as a testament to the artistic mastery achieved by those who carved it centuries ago. Ajanta stands as a testament to an ancient civilization that flourished here. Its archaeological significance cannot be overstated; it offers invaluable insights into India's rich cultural heritage. With its UNESCO World Heritage site status firmly intact, Cave 10 beckons visitors with its exquisite sculptures adorning three ornately carved columns. These remnants speak volumes about the craftsmanship prevalent during that period. Venturing deeper inside another cave reveals a room with low ceilings and dirt floors - evidence of how people lived their lives within these sacred spaces long ago. It provides us with an intimate glimpse into their daily routines and rituals. Cave 26 holds special significance as it houses a chaitya or Buddhist temple - an architectural marvel that leaves visitors awestruck even today. Its inclusion in UNESCO's prestigious list highlights its importance in preserving our shared human history. Cave 6 takes us on yet another journey, this time to a vihara or monastery.