Ellora Cave no. 30

historical places The Chhota Kailasha, or the little Kailasha, is so named due to the similarity of the carvings to those in the Kailasha temple. It features two larger-than-life size reliefs of dancing Indra, one with eight arms and another with twelve, both adorned with ornaments and a crown. The Indra panels at the entrance also feature other deities, celestials, musicians and dancers. The symbolism closer to the centre of the temple is more aligned with the core ideas of Jainism; a greater prevalence of meditating images and Jinas – the place where the Jain devotee would perform his or her ritual abhisheka (worship).

This monolithic temple, known as Chhota Kailasa, is at the southernmost point of the group. It stands in a pit, on the sides of which are two small caves. Cave 30 faces west and is entered through a gopura-like entrance which is in ruins. Its interior is carved with several large sculptures, of which the one representing a twelve-armed goddess is noteworthy. The temple consists of a shrine and a matzdapa that has sixteen pillars, some of which are of the kalasa-topped type while others are of the kumbha-valli type, arranged in a manner so as to leave a wide cruciform passage. It also has three two-pillared porches, each having kakshasanas (window seats) on either side. The main entrance on the west is flanked by large dvarapalas. The shrine has an antarala that has a standing Jina on each of its side walls. The door-jambs bear mouldings and the lintel bears miniature salas and kutas. A huge seated Mahavira, attended by yakshas and yakshis, is inside the sanctum while its walls bear images of Jinas. An eight-armed goddess is also seen on the north wall. The upper storey of the vimana Is low and unfinished and has a shrine containing a beautiful image of Sumatinatha. Its entrance has on either side figures of Sankha and Padma-nidhis. The facade of the cave to the south of the courtyard bears miniature salas. The mandapa has beautiful and slender fluted pillars and its walls are full of sculptures, a majority of which represent Matanga Sumatinatha. On one side of the entrance to the vestibule is a figure of a yaksha on an elephant and on the other a yakshi on a lion. Besides, images of Parsvanatha and other Tirthankaras are also seen here. The sanctum contains an image of Sumatinatha with attendants.

The Chhota Kailasha, or the little Kailasha, is so named due to the similarity of the carvings to those in the Kailasha temple. It features two larger-than-life size reliefs of dancing Indra, one with eight arms and another with twelve, both adorned with ornaments and a crown. The Indra panels at the entrance also feature other deities, celestials, musicians and dancers. The symbolism closer to the centre of the temple is more aligned with the core ideas of Jainism; a greater prevalence of meditating images and Jinas – the place where the Jain devotee would perform his or her ritual abhisheka (worship).

Jain architecture - Cave 30 located at a distance from Kailasa temple is another marvelous art of work by Jain traditions, many miss this due to spending too much time at Kailasa, but a visit here gives a different perspective to the art of another period as the caves were built over the years are even centuries. Earlier there used to be bus service to these caves recently heard that battery operated vehicle are there at a nominal charge. Tour takes about 1 hour.

This is one of the Jain caves and Jain caves are bit far away from the other caves and hence very less tourists come here. One can take paid e-rickshaw to visit the cave. The journey is very beautiful and so are the caves. Lots of stair climbing is needed so pls be careful . Take notice of the roof top and you will see frescoes.

Some of my memories from the monsoon are really great. The place is even more beautiful now that it is a world heritage site. Definitely a must visit once. Amazing place.

Visited Aug 2018. This cave is referred to a 'Chota Kailasa'. There is some debate whether this is one of the Hindu caves at Ellora or one of the Jain caves. It's a bit out of the way, has fewer visitors than the other caves. Difficult to photograph due to lack of space around it, the inside is also very dark. You can walk up and around this structure. See attached pics.

Мини Кайлас. Джайнский храм. Немного в стороне и стоит отдельно. Но он стоит внимания. Начало 9 века.

Exceptional marvel of human architecture.

This is very cool place many trees are available for taking rest and also available benches for sitting and also a water cooler for free chilled water

It's No.30. It's located at a bit deep inside after the stair. Do not miss it.

ऐकून पाच लेण्या ( Jain Caves (Cave No. 30 to 34) या मध्ये आपणास बघायला मिळतात. वेरूळ लेण्यांच्या उत्तरी भागात ह्या लेण्या आहेत. जैन लेण्यांवर बुद्ध लेण्यांचा स्थापत्य कलेचा प्रभाव आपणास दिसतो. कारण ह्या बुद्ध लेणी व जैन लेणी मधील कोरीव काम साम्य दिसते. जैन धर्मीय २३ वे तीर्थकार पार्श्वनाथ यांची शिल्प मुद्रा व प्रार्थना गृह आहे. वेरूळ लेणी या लेण्यांचे खोदकाम आधी कळस मग पाया या वचनानुसार करण्यात आले आहे. इतकेच नव्हे तर या लेण्याचे खोदकाम पहाडाच्या शिखरापासून प्रारंभ करून पायथ्यापर्यंत येत अलोकिक शिल्प साकारण्यात आलेले आहे.

गुहा क्रमांक #३०, छोटा कैलास, जैन गुहा गुहा क्रमांक १६ पासून, तुम्ही १७ ते २९ गुहांकडे उजवीकडे वळू शकता आणि उर्वरित हिंदू लेण्या पाहू शकता. किंवा डावीकडे वळून #१ ते #१२ पर्यंत बौद्ध लेण्या पाहू शकता. आम्ही अजिंठा लेण्यांना भेट देण्याची योजना आखली होती, कारण दिवसाच्या उर्वरित वेळी आम्ही उजवीकडे वळलो. सकाळी ८ वाजले होते आणि लोक वेरूळच्या गुहांमध्ये येऊ लागले होते, पण बहुतेक गर्दी कैलास मंदिरात आणि आजूबाजूला केंद्रित होती. आमचे उत्साह वाढले असल्याने, शिवम, अनुप्रिया आणि मी उर्वरित भाग स्वतःहून पाहण्याचा निर्णय घेतला - अगदी शांततेत. आम्ही एका गुहेतून दुसऱ्या गुहेत जात असताना, ते कमी दैवी आणि अधिक भयानक वाटू लागले. आजूबाजूला कोणीही नव्हते. इकडे तिकडे काही चेतावणी चिन्हे, सुकलेले विहिरी आणि दगड थेट तुमच्या डोक्यावर कोसळण्यासाठी तयार होते. माझ्या मनात भुकेल्या तरसाच्या, मानवभक्षक बिबट्याच्या आणि कोल्ह्यांच्या कथा येऊ लागल्या. मला तरसाचा विचार आवडत नाही. आणि म्हणूनच, २९ क्रमांकाच्या गुहेत पोहोचल्यानंतर आम्ही एक वळण घेतले. आमच्या मार्गदर्शकाने आम्हाला जैन लेण्यांचा शोध घेण्यासाठी बसने जाण्याची शिफारस केली आणि मग आम्ही गुहा क्रमांक ३० वर पोहोचलो. कैलास मंदिराच्या नावावरून बनवलेली, गुहा क्रमांक ३० ला छोटा कैलास म्हणून प्रसिद्ध आहे. गुहेच्या आत तुम्हाला द्रविड वास्तुकलेची झलक दिसते - खांब, दगडात कोरलेले हत्ती, २२ बसलेले तीर्थंकर आणि मंदिरात सिंहासनावर बसलेले महावीर. आमच्यापैकी काही जण मंदिराच्या पायऱ्यांवर बसून छायाचित्रे काढत आळीपाळीने जात होते. करणे ही चांगली गोष्ट नाही. पण मग आपण सर्वजण कधीकधी 'बिघडलेले' वागतो का?

Chotta Kailasha: Cave 30 Chotta Kailasha The Chotta Kailasha, or the little Kailasha, is so named due to the similarity of the carvings to those in the Kailasha temple. This temple was likely built in the early 9th century, concurrent with the construction of the lower level of the Indra Sabha, some decades after the completion of the Kailasha Temple. It features two larger-than-life size reliefs of dancing Indra, one with 8 arms and another with 12, both adorned with ornaments and a crown; Indra's arms are shown in various mudra reminiscent of the dancing Shiva artworks found in nearby Hindu caves.However, the iconography has several differences that indicate this cave shows a dancing Indra and not a dancing Shiva. The Indra panels at the entrance also feature other deities, celestials, musicians and dancers. Art historian Lisa Owen has raised questions concerning whether music and dance were part of 9th century Jainism considering given that Jain theology focuses on meditative asceticism. Rajan, for example, has proposed that Cave 30 may have originally been a Hindu monument that was later converted into a Jaina temple. However, Owen suggests that the celebration-filled artwork in this temple is better understood as part of the Samavasarana doctrine in Jainism. The overlap between Jain and Hindu mythologies has caused confusion, given Book Three of the Hindu Mahabharata describes Indra's abode as one filled with a variety of heroes, courtesans and artisans, within a paradise-like setting.This imagery is repeated throughout Cave 30, similar to the Hindu caves, setting the context of the temple. However, the symbolism closer to the centre of the temple is more aligned with the core ideas of Jainism; a greater prevalence of meditating images and Jinas – the place where the Jain devotee would perform his or her ritual abhisheka (worship).

Cave 30 :This cave being like the cave No. 16 is called 'Chota Kaila Pillars and ceilings are adorned with carved lotus flowers. There images around the image of Lord Mahavira. Cave 31 :There are images of Jain Lords Cave 32 :is known as Indra Sabha, Assembly Hall of Indra, king of the gods. The entrance has a stone elephant. Close by is a decorative shrine, its ceiling carved into the symbolic lotus. This has a figure of Mahavira, the "founder" of the Faith. Mahavira who however, was only the twenty fourth and last of the saints (tirthankaras) in Jain religions lore. Of These, the twenty third on the list, Parasnath, seems to have been the first historical personage - he lived probably over 700 years before the birth of the Christ. He is seen in the chamber at the left, guarded by the serpent king, in a familiar grouping of male and female attendants. In this chamber, Mahavira is seated on a lion throne. A great Jain saint is engaged in hard penance, oblivious of his surroundings. The upper-storey has a verandah and a big hall with decorative pillars. It may be noted that while Jain images have a peculiar heaviness, the pillars and walls of the caves carry ornamental work of great delicacy, almost like the carving on ivory. "No other temple at Ellora is so complete in its arrangement or so finished in its workmanship as the upper-storey of the Indra-Sabha".

The Chotta Kailasha, or the little Kailasha, is so named due to the similarity of the carvings to those in the Kailasha temple. This temple was likely built in the early 9th century, concurrent with the construction of the lower level of the Indra Sabha.The overlap between Jain and Hindu mythologies has caused confusion, given Book Three of the Hindu Mahabharata describes Indra's abode as one filled with a variety of heroes, courtesans, and artisans, within a paradise-like setting•

Most beautiful archeological work in Jainism cave. Idol of Mahavira is very peaceful

Завораживающее местечко. Особенно зал с лотосами на полу и потолке.

Beautifully carved.. loved this place

This was practice for Cave 16.