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Discover the best top things to do in Aurangabad, India including Jain Temple in Ellora caves, Ramakrishna Mission Aurangabad, Bibi Ka Maqbara, Ganesh Temple, Dargah of Pir Ismail, Sunheri Mahal, Hemadpanthi Temple-Mosque, Damri Mahal, The Kacheri, Naukonda Palace.
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1. Jain Temple in Ellora caves
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By Donna_in_India - New York City, United States
There are five Jain Caves (temples) at Ellora. They are separated from the Hindu and Buddhist Caves - about 1 km. away. If you have a car available, that is the best way to reach the Jain Caves. Jainism was founded in the 6th century BC and is based on a doctrine of non-violence to all living beings. Jains are strict vegetarians. They believe in 24 tirthankaras - enlightened beings - or crossing-makers who guide others across the river of transmigration (the journey of the soul from one life to the next). The first tirthankara was Adinath and the last was Mahavira, who is regarded as the religion's founder. The caves are dedicated to Mahavira and tirthankaras. The Caves are numbers 30-34. Only the 2 most important Jain Caves, 32 and 33 are open for visiting. It is said that the Jain Caves are not as nice/elaborate as the Hindu/Buddhist Caves, but I really found them to be so nice. I loved the stone carvings. We had a very good guide and I was really fascinated to learn about the teachings of Jainism. The excavation of the Jain Caves began in the 9th century after the excavation of the Buddhist and Hindu Caves and lasted until the 11th or 12th century. The caves still attract pilgrims today. Cave 32, the largest of the Jain Caves is known as the Indra Sabha or Assembly Hall of Indra and is considered the finest of the Jain Caves. The entrance leads into a small court at the center of which is a monolithic shrine on a high pedestal. I particularly liked the monolithic elephant near the entrance. The downstairs is pretty plain but the upstairs is ornate and richly decorated. There are images of tirthankaras, Parasnath and Gomateshvara. Inside the shrine is a staute of Mahvira. I also liked the huge lotus carved into the ceiling. Cave 33 is known as the Jagannath Sabha. It is similar to Cave 32 and the sculptures here are very well preserved. This cave - like Cave 32 - is double-storied and has five separate shrines. There were also some nice paintings on the walls.
2. Ramakrishna Mission Aurangabad
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission are twin organizations which form a worldwide spiritual movement aims at the harmony of religions, harmony of the East and the West, harmony of the ancient and the modern and peace for all humanity. Ramakrishna Mission is a registered society in which monks of the Ramakrishna Math and lay devotees cooperate in conducting various types of activities.
3. Bibi Ka Maqbara
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4.0 based on 1,657 reviews
The "Tomb of the Lady" is a mini-Taj Mahal.
Reviewed By msg132 - Brisbane, Australia
I am still not sure why this little gem is not world famous! It’s beautifully done and the carving and Mughal architecture is just breathtaking. A must see- but do take a good guide to tell you all about its best features
4. Ganesh Temple
5. Dargah of Pir Ismail
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4.0 based on 7 reviews
6. Sunheri Mahal
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3.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Footprints727663
I went to Sunheri Mahal. Sunheri Mahal is a Rajput Palace and a specimen of traditional Indian architecture. The grand edifice was named so because it was decorated with beautiful intricate golden paintings. It is great place to go.
7. Hemadpanthi Temple-Mosque
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
8. Damri Mahal
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3.5 based on 6 reviews
9. The Kacheri
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3.0 based on 3 reviews
10. Naukonda Palace
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2.5 based on 3 reviews
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