Art enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to view images that illuminate various aspects of the Kailasa Temple—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and globally renowned architectural wonder—alongside the Jain and Buddhist caves at Ellora in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The 'Ellorama' photography exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. G.B. Deglurkar, a world-renowned iconologist and expert on the Kailasa Temple; Prof. Medha Kulkarni, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; and Jayant B. Joshi, a celebrated artist. Indologist Dr. Rahul Deshpande will engage with the audience on Thursday, April 30, at 5:00 PM, delivering a talk titled 'Exploring Ellora.' The event is open and free on a first-come, first-served basis.
Exhibition Highlights
Neelesh Kale stated, 'The Kailash Temple, carved by the Rashtrakutas, dates back to the period between 756 AD and 773 AD. These 34 caves are carved within an area spanning approximately two kilometers. Among them, Cave No. 16—the Kailasa Temple—is globally renowned as the largest monolithic temple (a temple carved from a single rock) in existence. The Ellorama exhibition features photographs that shed light on the Ellora Caves—and specifically the Kailasa Temple—from a multitude of perspectives. This exhibition comprises a curated selection of photographs chosen from a vast collection captured using the techniques of photogrammetry. Furthermore, another highlight of this exhibition will be the inclusion of a precise 3D (three-dimensional) model created from these photographs using this advanced technology.'
Virtual Tour and Guided Journey
Kale also expressed that with the aid of 3D Vista and Cloud Compare technologies, visitors to the exhibition would gain comprehensive information—including where to begin their exploration of the caves, exactly what to observe at each stage, the specific features and unique attributes of the structures they view, and their precise dimensions (length, width, and height). Moreover, attendees will be treated to a 'guided journey'—or a 'virtual tour'—of this UNESCO World Heritage site during the event.
Event Details
Titled 'Ellorama,' this exhibition is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, April 28, to Sunday, May 3, at the Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery on Ghole Road. Connoisseurs will be able to experience this exhibition daily between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM. The exhibition is free and open to all.
