Located about 100 kilometres away from the historic city of Aurangabad, the Ajanta Caves are a cluster of approximately 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments that consist of sanctuaries and monasteries dating back to the 2nd Century BC. The ornate paintings and sculptures that remain inside make these caves vital chronicles of art history and Buddhist culture in India, their artistic influence being too grand to determine. It is this relevance that led to the caves being declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

Many followers of Buddhism visit this divine monument to feel its spiritual energy, while artists arrive seeking inspiration from the timeless art within. The paintings in Cave 1 depict the life of Lord Buddha, cave 2 contains paintings of deities and the goddess of fertility, Hariti. Cave 16 and 17 are also well-regarded for their architectural prowess. These iconic caves provide every visitor with artistic inspiration and spiritual strength.