Walking with Grandma - Dr. Murali Mohan
Visit to Anjanta& Ellora Caves as told By Dr Raghuram - Courtesy Dr. Murali Mohan
Just came back after an enthralling sojourn at Ellora and Ajanta. After spending more than two hours savouring the majestic Kailasa temple, we made our way to other caves. Amongst them Cave 10 stands out an enchanting edifice. It is also called The Vishwakarma Cave and is locally known as the Sutar-ka-jhopra (Carpenter's hut). Constructed around 7th century AD, this is the only chaitya in these series of caves in Ellora. Once we entered the massive cave, we were overwhelmed by its sheer architectural beauty. The apsidal hall is quite long and at the far end of the cave was a huge stupa with a simple circular base, hemispherical dome and a square structure on top. In front of it is a colossal Buddha seated with the Dharmachakra mudra. Dharmachakra mudra holds deep metaphysical significance in Buddhism. It embodies the union of method (Upaya) and wisdom (Prajna), which are essential in pursuing enlightenment. By positioning the hands in front of the heart or the left side of the ch...
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