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Ellora: A Wonder of the World

Ellora: A Wonder of the World

Two Millenia of Indian Heritage

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Feb 22, 2025
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The town of Ellora, in the state of Maharashtra, is one of the most significant religious sites in all of Indian history.

Ellora is mostly known for the collosal Kailashanath temple, which remains the largest rock-cut monolith in the world. This extraordinary temple is many times larger and more impressive than Jordan's Petra, but remains far less well …

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