Mural Paintings in India: Ellora and Bagh Cave Paintings

Ellora Cave Painting

  • The mural paintings at Ellora caves are found in five caves, mostly limited to Cave No. 16, Kailasha Temple. 
  • Ellora Cave paintings are newer as compared to Ajanta Cave paintings. 
  • The paintings are related to all three religions (Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism).
  • Prominent Ellora cave paintings are:
    • Images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu 
    • Images of Lord Shiva with his followers. 
    • Beautiful and gracious Apsaras.

Bagh Cave Paintings

  • Representing an extension to the Ajanta school.
  • Location – Madhya Pradesh
  • Cave No. 4, known as Rang Mahal, has beautiful murals on the walls depicting Buddhist Jataka tales.
  • Painting is more secular in nature.

Pic Credit – Wikimedia Commons

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