Cave 21 (Ramesvara)

Cave 21 (Rameshvara Cave) at Ellora is the Hindu group's most gracefully carved early cave — a 6th-century Shiva shrine with some of the most refined sculptures at Ellora, including the celebrated Gangadhara panel and a particularly expressive dancing Shiva. Art historians regard it as among the most elegant examples of early medieval Hindu sculpture in India. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Included in the Ellora Caves entry ticket. Often overlooked in favour of Kailasa but deeply rewarding.