The incredible Kailasa Temple at Ellora stands as a monumental example of ancient engineering and artistry. Excavated from a single hill, an astounding 200,000 tons of solid rock were removed to create the largest monolithic structure in the world. This architectural marvel exemplifies the remarkable skill, precision, and artistry of its creators. Geological Background: Located in the Deccan Traps of West-Central India, this region was sculpted by volcanic activity over 75 million years ago, forming mighty ridges of hard basalt rock. It is on one such hillside that the unparalleled…
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