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Jain Caves, Aurangabad Overview
Travelling to Ellora Caves, which is situated close to Aurangabad, will enrich your knowledge about various aspects of Hindu, Jain and Buddhist culture. There are five Jain caves at Ellora monument complex which dates back to the 9th and 10th centuries.
Amongst all, there are three important Jain shrines including Jagannath Sabha (cave 33), Indra Sabha (cave 32), and Chhota Kailash (cave 30). You will also come across an unfinished cave which has four pillars and a shrine within. Another interesting site at this place is Samvatsarana. It is the same place used for preaching by Tirthankaras.