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Maharashtra state has the largest number of caves in India. The caves of Maharashtra are known for their excellent architecture.

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Maharashtra Caves

Maharashtra is famous for its caves. The state has the largest number of caves in India. The caves in Maharsahtra are so old, dating back to as early as 1st century BC. Most of the caves were used as the viharas (hall) and chaityas (pillared religious caves) by Budhist, Hindu and Jain priests. These caves showcase fine arts and crafts of the historical past.

Ellora in Aurangabad district is the best example for the experiments that had carried out by Buddhist, Hindu and Jain priests in making these huge and wonderful caves. The sculptures in these caves are really fascinating. Ajanta caves are again a fine achievement of human architecture of the olden days located at the same districts. There are also other caves in this district, which area a few kilometers away from the famous Bibi-Ka-Maqbara.

Then comes the UNESCO world heritage site of Elephanta caves. It is believed that the same team who had worked at the Kailash Temple at Ellora built the same Shiva Temple at Elephanta.