Mr. Swaminathan- that was a most interesting mail- I learnt more from it than I ever did in any history book:-).
> > At once stage some one from your group wanted to > > know whetehr i can start a > > serial on the Ajanta paintings in the egroup. I > > didn't hear anything on this > > after I had informed my readiness.
Please do write about it. Most of us are students- that might explain why some important mails are missed due to lack of communication.
Dear friends Pavithra has written that the group would like to have a 'serial' on Ajanta paintings. I have collected a lot of materials and also prepared a lot of presentation material. I am organising the presentation material in order to start a serial. Please wait for some time.
In 2006, I have visited Ajantha and Ellora and take a lot of photos. As you aware that there are 36 caves in Ellora and I have covered 16 in two days.
One day fully spent at Ajantha. If I post all the photos, the space will not be there. Hence, Please mail me separately and I will send the same.
Mean while I am having a question on Ellora. There are 3 segment in the total 36 caves 12 each. Starting from Aurangabad 12 caves done by Muslim kings, next 12 chalukkiyas next 12 is totally budha caves.
Is it correct sir? Any proof of concept is there for this?
Dear Sundar, re Penguin Guide to the Monuments of India v.1, George Michell, 1989 Ellora : caves 1-13 Buddhist group ~ 7th & 8th century caves 14-29 Hindu group ~ 6th thru 9th century caves 30-33 Jaina group ~ 9th century [newest discovered 3 not covered in this book.] Calukyas of Vatapi, then Rashtrakuta - - - Newer research may have modified this. My favorite sculptures there are in 'DasAvatara' #15.
dividing line in the caves between the 2 dynasties unclear, no Muslims.
I'd love to see your photos, or you could put them on Picasa [free] so everyone could see them. Kathie