Kailashanath temple which is a part of the Ellora caves in Aurangabad district, Maharashtra
was built by Krishna 1 of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.It displays one of the most remarkable ancient architectures of Deccan.
This temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva
was constructed in the eighth century.
The entire precinct, including the temple, its mandapa, a pillared shrine for Shiva's bull Nandi,as well as the monumental portico, are all hewn directly out of the great quarry of rock.
The Kailasa temple is an architectural replica of the sacred Mount Kailasa in the Himalaya Mountain.
The temple is decorated with the statuette of the Lord Shiva in sixty four poses which depicts the different attributes of mythology.
The Kailashanath temple is noted more for its architectural wonder than a place of worship. However, the festival of Shivaratri is celebrated here once in every year.
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