Thursday 18 October 2012

A Detour of Ancient Era Through Indian Maharaja-Deccan Odyssey Train

luxury tourist train running in India, Indian Maharaja- Deccan Odyssey takes guests on an enchanting voyage through sublime landscapes of Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh with its two journeys- Mumbai to Delhi Journey and Delhi to Mumbai. One of the several destinations covered by this Indian luxury train is Ajanta and Ellora caves, each of which traces the roots of ancient Indian civilization.
Both the sites are emblazoned as UNESCO World Heritage Site and are located in the inner fold of Sahyadri hills deep into the vegetation.

Welcome To Indian Maharaja Luxury Train
Longe bar of the Indian Maharaja
The mere glimpse of these two sites will astonish you with the creativity and artistry of Buddhist monks who carved them out from the mountains with the help of chisels and hammers. While Ajanta caves are characterized by Chaityas and Viharas featuring mural paintings depicting stories and events from the Jataka, Ellora Caves are the perfect embodiments of harmony between Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.

Some famous caves at Ajanta and Ellora caves include
Cave 10 at Ajanta- The famous Chaitya hall containing 15 ft tall statue of Lord Buddha in a a sermonizing pose.
Cave 16 at Ellora- The Kailasanatha temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva and renowned as the largest monolithic structure in the world.

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