For those that don't know ..
The Ellora group of caves date from about the 6th to the 11th century ce, and are carved from the solid basalt of the hills. The rock was slowly chipped away, then rock remaining in place was carved by artisans into rooms, pillars, friezes, statues etc. This was then covered by a plaster and painted. In a few areas the plaster and paint remains.
The caves include Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu imagery, depending upon the years they were made.
