The first Buddhist cave monuments at Ajanta date from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. During the Gupta period (5th and 6th centuries A.D.), many more richly decorated caves were added to the original ...

"A revised edition of a classic title, now with digitally restored photographs, showcasing the finest surviving examples of ancient Buddhist art. Since their chance rediscovery in 1819, the ...

Ajanta’s 2,000-year-old murals face extinction within decades. Discover the fragile balance between cultural tourism and the ...

Situated on Elephanta Island in Mumbai Harbour, these 5th–8th century cave temples are primarily dedicated to Lord Shiva. The ...

Over several months, the team painstakingly stitched wooden planks on the ship's hull using coir rope, coconut fibre and natural resin.

INSV Kaundinya recreation of 5th century ship; inspired by painting from Ajanta Caves Named after the legendary mariner Kaundinya, who is believed to have sailed from India to Southeast Asia in ...