Cave 16 Ellora Caves, India. Cave 16, Known As The Kailasa Temple, Is A Particularly Notable Cave Temple In India As A Result Of Its Size, Architecture And Having Been Entirely Carved Out Of A Single Rock.[38][39]The Kailasha Temple, Inspired By Mount Kailasha, Is Dedicated To Shiva.[40] It Is Modeled Along Similar Lines To Other Hindu Temples With A Gateway, An Assembly Hall, A Multi-Storey Main Temple Surrounded By Numerous Shrines Laid Out According To The Square Principle,[41] An Integrated Space For Circumambulation, A Garbha-Grihya (Sanctum Sanctorum) Wherein Resides The Linga-Yoni, And A Spire-Shaped Like Mount Kailash – All Carved From One Rock

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