The book deals with unique concept of description of the carvings on pillars in the world famous caves of Ajanta and Ellora (Verul). Ajanta has total 29 caves and Ellora (Verul) has 34 caves. Of all caves in both, cave 8,12,13 in Ajanta and cave 1, 13, 28 in Ellora do not have any pillars.

    The various wall paintings in Ajanta and caves in both Ajanta and Ellora are described. The beauty of the carvings on pillars is described in this book in quite dependable way. Minute details of the specifications, of carvings guide us and explain us the existence of the caves. Each style of pillar is numbered in parts from roof to bottom and carvings are described partwise making the book more userfriendly. All the drawings of the pillars are well- illustrated and this book proves to be a true guide for the visitors to the pillars in these caves.