Cave 26

Cave 26

Cave 26 at Ajanta is the complex's most dramatic chaitya hall — a large 6th-century prayer cave dominated by a magnificent reclining Buddha in Parinirvana and an elaborately sculpted stupa, with richly carved facade columns and narrative relief panels. One of the grandest and latest caves at Ajanta. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and top Ajanta sightseeing destination for Buddhist art enthusiasts. Included in the standard entry ticket. The reclining Buddha is one of the finest in India.

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Why you should visit

  • Largest chaitya
  • Reclining Buddha
  • Intricate carvings

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