The thirty rock-hewn caves at Ajanta, cut into the scarp of

The thirty rock-hewn caves at Ajanta, cut into the scarp of a
cliff are either Chaityas (chapels) or Viharas (monasteries). On
the walls of the caves are paintings, many still glowing with
their original colours. The outer walls are covered with
brilliantly executed sculpture. The Buddhist theme of the Ajanta
paintings recounts the life of Lord Buddha and tales of his
previous earthly experiences.