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Ajanta - A World Heritage Site Ajanta caves are located in Aurangabad district of the state of Maharashtra. Ajanta and Ellora caves are not much distance and both the caves are important historical centers. Ajanta caves date back to around 200 years BC. These caves have pictures, idols and other artwork of Hindu, Buddhist and Jainism. The caves of Ajanta have been given the status of World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Ajanta caves Unheard aspects of Buddha's life There are about 30 caves in Ajanta, in which pictures, sculptures and murals depicting the three religions are installed. All the walls of the caves have one important window, which was built only during the 2nd century BCE. It is all studded with precious stones. A special and common feature of all Ajanta caves is that they all have unheard and unread aspects of the life of Lord Buddha. All the rest of the period is depicted accurately before Lord Buddha attained salvation. Ajanta caves are very similar to the Sig...