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VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Practical Information
Aurangabad district. 30 km
(19 miles) NW of Aurangabad
Open Wed–Mon (all caves). &
Flash photography is prohibited.
Light is best in the afternoon. 8
Take packed lunch, a torch, wear
comfortable shoes and a sun hat.
Supporting Elephants
Elephants with lotuses in their trunks are Transport
@ Jeeps are also available at
carved all along the lower storey, and
appear to support the structure. Aurangabad and tour operators
also organize trips.

. Ravana Shaking
Mount Kailasa
A large panel depicts
Ravana (the demon king
in the Ramayana) shaking
Mount Kailasa in order to
disturb Shiva and Parvati
in their mountain home.
0 metres 10
0 yards 10

Three Goddesses
The Hall of Sacrifice contains
life-size images of Durga,
Chamunda and Kali, as well as
of Ganesha, Parvati and the
seven mother goddesses.

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