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UNESCO World Heritage Site Ellora Caves To Have India's 1st Hydraulic Lift
Ellora Caves, UNESCO World Heritage Site in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district, would be the first monument in the nation to have a hydraulic lift, according to a top Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) official on July 31. Ellora is one of the world's biggest rock-cut temple complexes, holding Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain sculptures. "These projects are either being sanctioned… read-more
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Ajanta, Ellora Caves Reopened For Fully Vaccinated Tourists
The famous Ajanta and Ellora caves and various monuments reopened for tourists in Maharashtra, on February 3. Due to the Covid-19 surge, the monuments were closed in the state from January 8. Archaeological Survey of India's Aurangabad circle superintendent Dr. Milan Kumar Chauley said to PTI, online purchase of tickets and full COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for guests. However, there isn’t a restriction on the numbers of guests.
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