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Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
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Date of issue: 08.01.1965
Date of issue: 08.01.1965
Pin code: 431102
Pin code: 431102
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Ellora Caves
PO Name: Ellora Caves
Description: The Ellora Caves are situated 30 km from Aurangabad in Maharastra. It is one of the largest rock-cut monasteries-temple complexes worldwide. The site is renowned for the Great Kailasa (Cave 16), which stands as the largest single monolithic excavation globally. The rock's color has transformed into a brownish-red due to Sun heat, particularly visible near Cave No. 32, The ancient builders strategically traced horizontal and vertical joints in the rock to minimize labor and time during excavation. There are 34 well-known caves: Caves 1 to 12 are Buddhist, Caves 13 to 29 are Brahmanical, and Caves 30 to 34 are Jain. Additionally, other groups of caves, such as the Ganesh Leni and the Jogeshwari Leni, are found on the Elaganga and the upper terrace.
Description: The Ellora Caves are situated 30 km from Aurangabad in Maharastra. It is one of the largest rock-cut monasteries-temple complexes worldwide. The site is renowned for the Great Kailasa (Cave 16), which stands as the largest single monolithic excavation globally. The rock's color has transformed into a brownish-red due to Sun heat, particularly visible near Cave No. 32, The ancient builders strategically traced horizontal and vertical joints in the rock to minimize labor and time during excavation. There are 34 well-known caves: Caves 1 to 12 are Buddhist, Caves 13 to 29 are Brahmanical, and Caves 30 to 34 are Jain. Additionally, other groups of caves, such as the Ganesh Leni and the Jogeshwari Leni, are found on the Elaganga and the upper terrace.
The region rose to prominence during the Satavahana dynasty, with their capital at modern Paithan. Despite the lack of inscriptional evidence for most, royal patronage from various dynasties sustained the religious establishments at Ellora. The Rashtrakuta Dantidurga 753-57 AD left an inscription on the rear wall of the mandapa facing Cave 15. The Great Kailasa (Cave 16) is attributed to Krishna | 757-83 AD. A copper plate grant from the period of Karka I| 812-13 AD lauds the construction of this grand building. Most Brahmanical and remaining Buddhist establishments belong to the Rashtrakuta period. The Jain caves date to the post-Rashtrakuta period, during the rule of the Kalyani Chalukyas and the Yadavas of Devagiri. The Yadavas' support for Jainism is evidenced by Jain sculptures found in Daulatabad. Guidance of Archaeological Survey to conduct extensive repairs. The caves are maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.
The region rose to prominence during the Satavahana dynasty, with their capital at modern Paithan. Despite the lack of inscriptional evidence for most, royal patronage from various dynasties sustained the religious establishments at Ellora. The Rashtrakuta Dantidurga 753-57 AD left an inscription on the rear wall of the mandapa facing Cave 15. The Great Kailasa (Cave 16) is attributed to Krishna | 757-83 AD. A copper plate grant from the period of Karka I| 812-13 AD lauds the construction of this grand building. Most Brahmanical and remaining Buddhist establishments belong to the Rashtrakuta period. The Jain caves date to the post-Rashtrakuta period, during the rule of the Kalyani Chalukyas and the Yadavas of Devagiri. The Yadavas' support for Jainism is evidenced by Jain sculptures found in Daulatabad. Guidance of Archaeological Survey to conduct extensive repairs. The caves are maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.