The enormous structure is one of 34 cave temples and monasteries that are collectively known as the Ellora Caves.
Renowned both for its size and impressive ornamentation, it’s not entirely clear who had Kailasa temple built.
Though this is a legend and not fact, the truth is that Kailasa was built from the top.
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This unusual decision called for 200,000 tons of volcanic rock to be excavated from the rock.
Standing at about three stories tall, a horseshoe-shaped courtyard has agopuramtowerat its entrance.
Enormous stone carvings depict different Hindu deities with particular attention to Shiva.
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Kailasa temple is a megalithic structure carved from one rock.
The temple is dedicated to Shiva and is covered with ornate carvings showing different deities.
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