Cave Temple Collection

Lakshmi at the Entrance of Kailas Temple at Ellora, India. This is an UNESCO site. Lakshmi siting over the lotuses with her attendant elephants as if to bless the visitors

Turkey, Eastern Turkey, Nemrut Dagi National Park, Eski Kale (ancient Commagene capital of Arsameia), Greek inscription above Cave-temple

The Kailas, in the Cave Temples of Ellora, Western India...1876. Creator: RCH
The Kailas, in the Cave Temples of Ellora, Western India, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. This temple is an exception among the rock excavations of Western India

Triad Figure, Interior of Elephanta, 1834. Creator: Samuel Prout
Triad Figure, Interior of Elephanta, 1834. The Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Entrance to the Cave of Elephanta, 1835. Creator: William Purser
Entrance to the Cave of Elephanta, 1835. The Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Pancha Rathas, cave temple (7th century), Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

View of the Lions Cave, Elephanta, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Lions Cave, Elephanta, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Sculpture taken from the Mogao Caves near Dunghuang in China (terracotta)
BAL168980 Sculpture taken from the Mogao Caves near Dunghuang in China (terracotta) by Chinese School; State Hermitage Museum, St

Interior of a Cave Temple in Laos, print made by F. Sorrieu
423687 Interior of a Cave Temple in Laos, print made by F. Sorrieu, illustration from An Exploratory Voyage in Indo-China during the years 1866

Wat Suwan Kuha (Cave Temple), Buddha Cave in Phang Nga, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Aus den Felsentempeln von Dambulla, 1926. Inside the Rock Cave Temple of Dambulla. From Der Indische Kulturkreis in Einzeldarstellungen. [Georg Muller, Munich, 1926]

Rangiri Rock Temple, Dambulla, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Rangiri Rock Temple, Dambulla, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Entrance to Buddhist cave-temple shrine in Sri Lanka, 1st century

Buddhist depiction of Apsara, 6th century
Buddhist depiction of Apsara (a Celestial being), possibly from the cave-temples of Lung Men, China, 6th century

Dambulla Cave temple (also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla) is a world heritage site (1991) in Sri Lanka

Buddhas in the Dambulla cave temple
Sculpted and painted Buddhas in the Dambulla cave temple, Dambulla, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Buddhas in the Dambulla cave temple
Sculpted and painted Buddhas in the Dambulla cave temple, Dambulla, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Buddhas in the Dambulla cave temple
Sculpted and painted Buddhas in the Dambulla cave temple, Dambulla, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, and it is a World Heritage Site

Buddha painting in the Dambulla cave temple, Dambulla, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Buddhas in the U Min Thonze Cave temple, Sagaing hill, Sagaing, Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia

U Min Thonze Cave temple on Sagaing hill, Sagaing, Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia

Cave temple near Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Cave Temple carving, Elephanta Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, India

Cave Temple on Elephanta Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, India, Asia

Buddha statues in Cave 2 of the Cave Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dambulla, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Reclining Buddha statue in Cave 2 of the Cave Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dambulla, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Buddha statues in Cave 5 of Cave Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dambulla, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Buddha statues in Cave 4 of Cave Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dambulla, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Statue of King Nissanka Malla, 12th century, Dambulla Cave Temple, UNESCO, World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Ananda, Buddhas favorite student, Cave of the Divine King, Dambulla Cave Temple, UNESCO, World Heritage Site Sri Lanka, Asia

Reclining Buddha, Cave of the Divine King, Dambulla Cave Temple, UNESCO, World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Roof murals, Dambulla Cave Temple, UNESCO, World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Dambulla Cave Temple, UNESCO, World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Exterior of Cave Temple, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Asia

Ananda at the feet of the reclining buddha statue, Dambulla Cave Temple, UNESCO, World Heritage Site Sri Lanka, Asia

Exterior of Royal Rock Cave Temples, in natural caves in granite, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Asia

The Buddhist cave temples at Dambulla, in the Sigiriya area, Sri Lanka

Giant gold seated Buddha statue at entrance to the Cave Temples, Golden Temple, Cave Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Asia

Chinese Cave Temple, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Early morning view of the caves, Ajanta, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Maharashtra state, India, Asia

Buddhist cave temples, west shore of the Yi River, Longmen, Hsien 672AD, China, Asia

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Discover the mystical allure of cave temples around the world, where ancient civilizations left their mark. At the entrance of Kailas Temple in Ellora, India, a majestic statue of Lakshmi welcomes visitors with her divine grace. Journey to Eastern Turkey's Nemrut Dagi National Park and explore Eski Kale, the ancient Commagene capital nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes. In Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India lies Pancha Rathas, a 7th-century cave temple showcasing intricate carvings that transport you back in time. Travel to Elephanta Island and witness the awe-inspiring Lions Cave through James Grant's lens from c1891. Venture into China's Mogao Caves near Dunghuang and marvel at terracotta sculptures that tell stories of an ancient civilization lost in time. Explore Laos' hidden gem as F. Sorrieu captures the interior beauty of a cave temple with its serene atmosphere. Phang Nga's Wat Suwan Kuha in Thailand beckons travelers with its Buddha Cave, offering solace and tranquility amidst Southeast Asia's bustling energy. Return to Eastern Turkey's Nemrut Dagi National Park once more for another glimpse into history at Aus den Felsentempeln von Dambulla from 1926. Alfred William Amandus Plate takes us on a journey to Sri Lanka's Rangiri Rock Temple in Dambulla during c1890-1910 when it stood as a testament to faith and architectural brilliance. Step back even further into history as we enter a 1st-century Buddhist cave-temple shrine adorned with exquisite depictions like the Apsara from the 6th century. These captivating cave temples invite us to delve deep into our past while embracing their spiritual essence that transcends time itself.