• Address: Ellora, Maharashtra 431102
• Timings: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Dress Code: No Dress Code
• Approx. Visit Duration: 3-4 Hours
• How To Reach: Aurangabad railway is the nearest to the temple which is located 30 KM away. One can hire a taxi to reach Ellora
• Temple Website: N/A
• Best Time To Visit: October to March and June to September
• Other Attractions: Other Ellora Cave temples

1. Are There any Significant Ancient Temples in West Bengal?

West Bengal, particularly the city of Kolkata has always been synonymous for the famous Kali temple. However, there are many more ancient temples in the state like the Terracota temples in Bishnupur, which are the oldest Indian shrines constructed with brick. They are a group of temples like Rasmancha temple, Jor Bangla temple, Madanmohan, Lalaji and Panchratan temples.

2. What is The Mystery Behind The Musical Pillars in Vittala Temple of Hampi?

The Vittala temple in Hampi has 56 pillars which when tapped at a specific location on them, produces the sound of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. Each pillar is enclosed by a group of 7 small pillars and emit different sounds like ringing bells, stringed instruments etc. when tapped by thumb. Studies suggest that it could be because of the presence of large amounts of silica inside the pillar. However, they still continue to amaze us with their science defying architecture.

3. Which is The Oldest Ganesh Temple in India?

One of the oldest Ganesh temples in India is Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Pillaiyarpatti of Tamilnadu. The temple is believed to be 1600 years old and is a stone cut construction. It has a 6 feet idol of Ganesha and makes for a wonderful sight when adorned with gems and jewelry.

We hope these ancient beauties have left you amazed with their incredible architecture. Not only do they defy all laws of science, but also challenge the digital generation with their mysteries. Using simple materials like brick, jaggery, sand and limestone, these structures have managed to survive for so many centuries and still continue to do so. Each of these temples are not only religious places, but also engineering marvels, which inspite of the modern machinery and equipment are almost impossible to achieve. If you have visited any of these temples and have gathered more information about their mysteries, do let us know in your comments.