Art fans will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to view images that throw light on many aspects of the Kailasa Temple—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a worldwide famous architectural marvel—as well as the Jain and Buddhist caves at Ellora (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar).The ‘Ellorama’ photography exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. GB Deglurkar, a world-known iconologist and expert on the Kailasa Temple, Prof. Medha Kulkarni, Member of Parliament, Rajyasabha, and Jayant B. Joshi, a renowned artist. Indo Drologist. Rahul Deshpande will engage with the audience on Thursday, April 30, at 5:00 PM, delivering a talk titled ‘Exploring Ellora.’ Open and free on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis.
Neelesh Kale stated, “The Kailash Temple carved by the Rashtrakutas, date 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 renowned globally 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. Furthermore, another highlight of this exhibition will be the inclusion of precise 3D (three-dimensional) model created from these photographs using this advanced technology.”
Kale also expressed 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). Furthermore, attendees will be treated to a ‘guided journey’—or a ‘virtual tour’—of this UNESCO World Heritage site during the event.
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. Exhibition is free and open to all.
