Kailasa Temple (Kailash Temple)

Location: Ellora Caves, near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad)

The temple was built during the 8th century by King Krishna I of the Rashtrakuta dynasty. It is believed that thousands of artisans worked for many years to carve the temple from top to bottom out of a single rock. The temple symbolizes Mount Kailash, the heavenly abode of Lord Shiva.

Kailasa Temple (Kailash Temple)

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Basic Information

Temple Name

Kailasa Temple (Kailash Temple)

Location

Ellora Caves, near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad)

District

Aurangabad

State

Maharashtra

Architecture

The Kailasa Temple is an extraordinary example of rock-cut Dravidian architecture carved from a single massive rock. The temple features detailed sculptures, pillars, halls, and mythological carvings depicting scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

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Full Address

Kailasa Temple, Ellora Caves, Verul, Maharashtra – 431102, India

Temple Description

Kailasa Temple is one of the most remarkable ancient Hindu temples in India dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ellora Caves and is considered one of the largest monolithic rock-cut temples in the world.

Services & Facilities

Live DarshanPrasad DeliverySpecial PujaAbhishekDiya DonationAarti Booking

Aarti & Temple Timing

Temple Timing

Morning Darshan7:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Afternoon Darshan12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Evening Darshan5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Aarti Timing

Mangala Aarti3:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Morning Aarti4:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sandhya Aarti7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Shayan Aarti8:30 PM - 9:30 PM