Ellora Caves app for iPhone and iPad
Developer: Reality Premedia Services Pvt. Ltd.
First release : 08 Jul 2013
App size: 217.49 Mb
Ellora Caves app is a collection of 300+ photographs that will take through a photo journey of the caves so you can enjoy the intricate sculptures, information and stories behind each cave. This is one of the most comprehensive photo coverage of the Ellora Caves.
Features :
* All the 34 caves are covered in this App
* Detailed information is provided about each image
* Search facility to see facades, deities, sculptures and shrines
* Share your favourite images via email and social networks
Photographer and archaeologist Shreekant Jadhav has visited Ellora since 1974 and has provided the information and photos to make this a truly unique and highly informative collection.
Ellora Caves are a complex of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock cut cave temples. There are 34 caves in all : 12 Buddhist caves (500-750 AD), 17 Hindu caves (600-870 AD) and 5 Jain caves (800-1000 AD).
Ellora is located 29 kms from Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India. These rock caves were carved out of the vertical face of Charanandri hills. Ellora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983 and the most visited ancient monument site in Maharashtra State. The coexistence of structures from three different religions show the religious tolerance of India.
A great guide if youre planning a visit to this heritage site, finding out about the progression of three world religions art and sculpture and also for those who love to find out about exciting places across the world.