Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) c47.10

c47.10

Within this group I would place Buddhist Caves III and IV and Hindu Caves XXI (Ramesvara), XXV (Kumbharwada) and XXVII (The Milkmaid's Cave). The most remarkable of these is the Ramesvara (XXI) with its verandah supported by four massive and richly carved pillars to which elaborate struts with female figures have been added. The pillars of the interior are of the Elephanta type. The temple contains some interesting sculptures one of the best of which is a representation of the Dancing Siva.