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| The main Hindu cave in Ellora is cave 16; it is called the Kailash temple, it is one of the largest known cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a megalithic structure. The entire temple has been entirely carved from a single rock. It has been built from top to bottom rather than the other way around. Ellora Caves an UNESCO World Heriage site is a collection of rock-cut temples in Maharashtra, in the Aurangabad district. These caves were rediscovered in the 19th century, these temples are carved from basaltic cliffs more than 1000 years ago. The interiors and the exterior have elaborate carvings. |
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