The first Ajanta caves were digged by buddhist monks, in the first buddhist period, which dates back to 500 years BC. The digging was poursued until year 500. There still are paintings on the walls of some caves, but they have been heavily spoiled. There are buddhists coming here to worship. There is an important buddhist community in Maharashtra, due to the convertion of a famous social fighter from the untouchables cast.
Buddha teaching, bottom of a cave.
Stupa
Antoher stupa
A stupa again
Sleeping buddha
He is supposed to be awakening
Buddha teaching, bottom of a cave.
Stupa
Antoher stupa
A stupa again
Sleeping buddha
He is supposed to be awakening
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Les premieres grottes d'Ajanta ont ete creusees par des moines bouddhistes, durant la premiere periode bouddhique, qui remonte a 500 avJC. Le travail s'est poursuit jusque vers 500 apJC. Il y a toujours des peintures dans certaines grottes, mais elles ont ete lourdement deteriorees. Il y a des bouddhistes qui viennent la pour rendre des cultes. Il y a une importante communaute bouddhiste en Maharahstra, due a la conversion d'un personnage celebre qui milita pour la caste des intouchables.
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