THE KAILASH TEMPLE AT ELLORA MAGNIFICENT MONUMENTS OF INDIA

<p>Description</p><p>The Kailash Temple at Ellora is considered to be a pinnacle of ancient Indian</p><p>art architecture and sculpture. Built by Rashtrakuta king Krishna I in the</p><p>eighth century CE the temple is part of the Ellora Cave complex near</p><p>Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Carved out of rock from the hills the temple is</p><p>dedicated to Shiva. On its walls teem innumerable sculptures depicting gods</p><p>goddesses animals birds men and women. The splendour of these frozen</p><p>figures and the meticulous thought and planning that went into creating this</p><p>temple by cutting through sheer rock is a story every child needs to know.</p><p>In this book which is filled with photographs and illustrations Tilottama</p><p>Shome lucidly explains concepts of Hindu temple architecture narrates</p><p>tales from history folklore and mythology and brings to life this magnificent</p><p>example of art and architecture for a young reader.</p><p><br></p>