ELLORA

ĕlōˈrə, village, E central Maharashtra state, India. Extending more than 1 mi (1.6 km) on a hill are 34 rock and cave temples (5th–13th cent.), most of them Hindu but some Buddhist and Jain. The most remarkable building is the great Kailasa temple, excavated on the instructions of the king Krishna I (reigned c.756–773). Dedicated to the god Shiva, who is enshrined as a giant lingam in the innermost sanctuary, the temple is a free-standing structure, carved like a statue from the surrounding hillside. The rear wall of its excavated courtyard (276 ft x 154 ft/84 m x 47 m) is 100 ft (30 m) high. The temple proper (164 ft x 109 ft/50 m x 33 m) was carved from a single mass of rock. The roof of its central hall is supported by 16 square columns. Mythological and animal figures are profusely carved on nearly all the surfaces. One of India's greatest architectural treasures, the temple attracts thousands of tourists annually.

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books on: Ellora  - 121 results

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Uncovering the Past: A History of Archaeology
Book by William H. Stiebing Jr.; Prometheus Books, 1993
Subjects: Archaeology--History
Fig. 61. The Kailasa Temple at Ellora from the southwest. From J. Wales, Hindoo Excavations in the Mountain of Ellora, Near Aurungabad in the Decan , 1803...journey to see the cave temples of Ellora. These monuments had been "discovered...
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Art Shrines of Ancient India
Book by V. K. Subramanian; Abhinav, 2003
Subjects: Archaeology--India, Temples, Buddhist--India, Temples, Hindu--India
...reference to Kailasa temple, one of the caves of Ellora, can apply to the whole of Ellora itself. If there is one place of pilgrimage to...pay a visit to recharge his national ego. it is Ellora. The caves of Ellora, 34 in number, have been...
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Uncovering the Past: A History of Archaeology
Book by William H. Stiebing Jr.; Oxford University Press, 1994
Subjects: Archaeology--History
Fig. 61. The Kailasa Temple at Ellora from the southwest. From J. Wales, Hindoo Excavations in the Mountain of Ellora, Near Aurungabad in the Decan , 1803...journey to see the cave temples of Ellora. These monuments had been "discovered...
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Studies in Hindu and Buddhist Art
Book by P. K. Mishra; Abhinav, 1999
Subjects: Art, Buddhist--India, Art, Hindu--India, Civilization, Buddhist, Civilization, Hindu, Idols And Images--India
...upsargas in the figures of Parsva from Ellora almost fully correspond with the details...Pasanahachariu. Since the figures of Ellora in date are earlier, it may be presumed...identical tradition was before the artists at Ellora, the written testimony of which is now...
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A History of Indian Buddhism: From Sakyamuni to Early Mahayana
Book by Hirakawa Akira, Paul Groner; University of Hawaii Press, 1990
Subjects: Buddhism--India--History
...at Ajanta, Bhaja, Nasik, Karli, and Ellora. Two types of caves are found at these...chamber. One particularly large vihara at Ellora consists of three stories with a total...However, the viharas at Ajanta and Ellora are carved. The wall paintings at Ajanta...
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journal articles on: Ellora  - 9 results

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A New Date for the Phnom Da Images and Its Implications for Early Cambodia
Journal article by Nancy H. Dowling; Asian Perspectives: the Journal of Archaeology for Asia and the Pacific, Vol. 38, 1999
Subjects: Art--Cambodia, Cambodia--History, Coedes, George--Criticism, interpretation, etc., Sculpture--Cambodia
...and belts at Aurangabad Cave 6 and 7; Ellora Cave 21, 22 and 29; Elephanta Cave...sanctuaries of Aurangabad, Deogarh, Ellora, and Badami, for which Cave III has...Elephanta Siva Cave Mid-6th century * Ellora Cave 1 7th century * Cave 2 7th century...
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The Harivamsa, the Goddess Ekanamsa, and the Iconography of the Vrsni Triads
Journal article by Andre Couture, Charlotte Schmid; The Journal of the American Oriental Society, Vol. 121, 2001
Subjects: Goddesses--Portrayals, depictions, etc., Harivamsa (Book)--Criticism, interpretation, etc., Krishna (Religious figure)--Portrayals, depictions, etc.
...attributes are found also in cave 27 at Ellora 32--Ekanamsa is holding the lotus...is found in the hands of the goddess at Ellora and Etah. It is also found in the hands...Kumar, K. 1966. "An Ekanamsa Relief of Ellora." Journal of Indian History 44: 831...
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Black Gates and Fiery Galleries: Eastern Architecture in the Fall of Hyperion
Journal article by Brian Goldberg; Studies in Romanticism, Vol. 39, 2000
Subjects: Keats, John--Criticism, interpretation, etc., Poets--19th century, The Fall of Hyperion (Poem)--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
...best from representations of the cave temples at Elephanta and Ellora.(20) Thomas Hopes famous "Indian Room" mingled these styles...Hindu temple or a Mughal mausoleum (although representations of Ellora and Elephanta are part of the same store of Regency images as...
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Shiva Nataraja: Shifting Meanings of an Icon
Journal article by Padma Kaimal; The Art Bulletin, Vol. 81, 1999
Subjects: Ancient civilizations, Art, Symbolism
...58 which he perceived in dancing forms of Shiva carved at Ellora, Elephanta, and Bhubaneshwar, composed two or three centuries...figures were intended to represent starving ghosts at Sirpur, Ellora, Elephanta, Mukhalingam, and Kundaveli,63 and thus inspired...
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Institute Notes: National Office and Branch Activities
Journal article; New Zealand International Review, Vol. 29, 2004
Subjects: New Zealand foreign relations--Conferences, meetings and seminars
...1925. He seeks the help of any readers who might be able to point to information relating to Masseys role in international affairs. Any assistance will be gratefully acknowledged. He can be contacted at 13 Ellora St, Ngaio, Wellington.
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Birth of the Arts
Magazine article by Elen Dissanayake; Natural History, Vol. 109, December 2000
Subjects: Art, Behavior, Creativity, Evolution, Personal relationships
...can adequately account, for example, for the cave paintings or megaliths of prehistoric Europe; the temple of Kailasa at Ellora in southcentral India; the Gothic cathedrals of Europe, built over centuries by whole communities; or such practices as mbari...
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Hard Shell
Magazine article by Sutherland Lyall; The Architectural Review, Vol. 196, July 1994
Subjects: Ahmedabad, India--Buildings, facilities, etc., Art museums--Design and construction, Reinforced concrete--Usage
...connections between the geometric plan forms produces a cave-like quality -- visual reminders of the Buddhist caves at Ajanta and Ellora, says Doshi. Like the external ribs, some of these coumns were originally temporary construction supports that Doshi decided...
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Tourism and Hospitality Industry in India
Magazine article by S. K. Kuthiala; Journal of Services Research, Vol. 1, April 2001
Subjects: Cultural identity, Hospitality industry, India, Policy making, Strategic planning, Studies, Sustainable development, Tourism
...century, the past and the present coexist, not to mention the well-known destinations of Agras Taj Mahal and Ajanta and Ellora Temple, which are the most important tourist attractions in India. While China welcomed 23 million tourists last year, India...
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Lonelier Planet
Magazine article by Wen Stephenson; The American Prospect, Vol. 13, February 11, 2002
Subjects: Americans--Attitudes, Anti-Americanism--Causes of, International relations--United States, Travelers--Personal narratives, United States--Foreign relations, War and society--Psychological aspects
...our itinerary, which was rather loose to begin with, in order to do the "tourist thing" and see the famous Hindu caves at Ellora and Ajanta. We were not quite at the midway point of our half-year trek across Asia. Everyone in the ticket-office waiting...


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newspaper articles on: Ellora  - 14 results

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Let Your Home Tell the Story of the Blues; Gabrielle Fagan Shows How Some Blue Sky Thinking Can Help to Transform Your Home
Newspaper article; Daily Post (Liverpool, England), April 6, 2010
...charcoal grey or navy and ecru. BLUE NOTES: Laura Ashleys new Ellora Stripe Cerise fabric, pounds 38 a metre, features a sunny...Debenhams. Laura Ashley homeware and furnishings: Curtains in Ellora Stripe Cerise fabric (also used for wall hanging), pounds...
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Istanbul, Ephesus & Troy
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), September 4, 2010
...Winds A guided tour of the 400-year old deserted Moghul city of Fatehpur Sikri Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Ellora and Ajanta Caves Game drives in the tiger reserve of Ranthambore National Park Discover the amazing beauty of Udaipur and its...
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Sunday 17 October
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), October 16, 2010
...John McCarthys new series on religious art starts with Hinduism, and at an amazing location - the Kailasanatha Temple in Ellora, carved into the very hillside over the course of 100 years. ENJOYED LUTHER? TRY... Thorne 9PM, SKY1 *** David Morrisseys...
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Out & About
Newspaper article by Frappa Stout; The Washington Times, July 29, 1999
...MONUMENTAL JOURNEY Yoshida Hiroshis journey to India in the early 20th century included visits to the Taj Mahal, the Kailasa Temple Ellora and other impressive monuments, and he made some fine woodblock prints by which to remember them. "Yoshida Hiroshi: Japanese...
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Add a Classic to the Hot List
Newspaper article; Sunshine Coast Daily (Maroochydore, Australia), August 15, 2009
Subjects: Century 21, Real estate industry
...water frontage, 25m heated pool, jetty, on site noon, Jennifer Carr of Richardson Wrench Noosa 0412 158 433 ROSEMOUNT * 12 Ellora Ct: 4br 2bath house on 1.9ac, separate living, workshop, sauna, fruit trees, dam, creek, town water, on site 11am...
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encyclopedia articles on: Ellora  - 5 results

 
 
1.
Ellora
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
ELLORA elo r , village, E central Maharashtra state, India. Extending more than 1 mi (1.6 km) on a hill are 34 rock and cave temples...
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Indian Art and Architecture
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...plan was used also in the 8th cent. in the quarried temple at Ellora . The Chola dynasty of S India further developed this form in...Little is known of Hindu wall painting except for fragments at Ellora and Tanjore (see Thanjavur ). The earliest Indian manuscript...
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Kailasa
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
KAILASA India: see Ellora . ____________________ Copyright 2009 Columbia University Press. Used with the permission of Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.
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India
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...landmarks; preeminent of these are the Buddhist remains at Sarnath , Sanchi, and Bodh Gaya ; the cave temples at Ajanta , Ellora , and Elephanta ; and the temple sites at Madurai , Thanjavur , Abu, Bhubaneswar , Konarak, and Mahabalipuram . For other...
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Gupta
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...reached a high point during this period. Gupta paintings adorned the caves of Ajanta , its sculpture embellished the temples of Ellora , and its metaphysical speculations flowered in philosophy and in the study of mathematics. The dynasty was founded by Chandragupta...


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