The document summarizes some popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Maharashtra, India including the Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, and Elephanta Caves. It provides details about the Ajanta Caves such as when they were built between the 6th and 8th centuries and that they contain ornately carved Buddhist art and architecture. It also notes that the Ellora Caves contain sculpture and architecture from Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism from the 14th to 16th centuries. Finally, it discusses Aurangzeb's failed attempt in the 16th century to destroy the Kailasa temple at Ellora Caves.

1. Welcome
Happy Kids

2. Popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Maharashtra
● Ajanta Caves.
● Ellora Caves.
● Elephanta Caves.
● Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.

3. My Trip
Ajanta Cave
Aurangabad district
Accessed just within a few hour’s drive from Mumbai –The Business capital of the country.
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5. 29 caves

6. 1200 km
22
hours(car)

7. Gamify yourself!
TYPING FUN

8. Series of caves in Maharashtra-
Ajanta & Ellora caves
Sculpted and carved caves by anonymous artist.

9. Who?
Built by Krishna I who was the uncle of Dantidurga.
Dantivarman or Dantidurga (735 – 756) was the founder of the Rashtrakutas dynasty.
Ajanta caves buid in
Ellora caves build in 14, 15, and 16 centuries , in the peak of Rashtrakuta empire.

10. When?
Built during the 6th to 8th century , the Hindu Caves were built in two phases.
The earliest Buddhist architecture.
Useded by Buddhist monks for meditation and the study of Buddhist teachings.

11. Why?
Built in a period when both the Buddha and the Hindu gods were simultaneously revered in Indian culture. …
Two phases , with a gap of 4-5 century

12. How?
Caves are ornately carved
a divine energy and power
Dedicated to Lord Buddha and Viharas or monasteries

13. 3 new things I learned
1 Buddhist 29 caves 2
Near Sahyadri
mountain
3 100 feets height

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15. 3 other facts I learned from researching
1. Ajanta is mostly about beautiful paintings made on cave walls on the theme of Buddhism.
2. Ellora is all about sculpture and architecture belonging to three different religions prevailing in the country during
those times—Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism
3. Cave 1 is one of the best of the bunch there

16. The
Elllora
caves,
famous
Kailasa
temples

17. Carved
mostly
out of a
single
rock
stone

18. The Facts!
...caves are carved out of stone
using only a hammer and chisel

19. Cave
number
15,depicting
different
ten Avatars
of Lord
Vishnu

20. Paintings
made up of
special type
of glue
material
different colors
like Lazuli,
Kaolin, Terra
Verte, yellow
ochre, and lamp
black

21. Who destroys?
● In 1682, A muslim ruler Aurangzeb
● Hired 1000 workers for three years to destroy completely
● Could not destroy the temple
● Damaged few carvings
● At last gave up and left the temple

22. Aurangabad district famous for-
Himroo shawls-bold
patterns, colors,
geometrical shapes
Paithani Sarees-
Peacock,lotus,maina
prints on borders
Mashru & Kimkhab
fabrics-woven gold an
silk threads.,soothing
and elegent designs

23. Famous Food items
● Naan qalia
● Signature dish
● Non veg dish
Naan is a bread made in a tandoor, while qalia is a mixture of mutton or beef and various spices

24. Famous fruit
Sweet Orange, Jalna