CAVE No. 6.—AJUNTA
NUMBER 6 is the only two-storied Cave at Ajunta, but has unfortunately been excavated in a spot where the rock is not so sound as in other places. In consequence of this the verandah of the upper storey has fallen down, and the interior has a damp and ruined aspect, not common in Cave architecture.
The halls of both stories are of the same dimensions, 53 ft. square, the upper having twelve pillars. In the lower, four more are introduced in the centre.
The pillars in front of the sanctuary are of the same Elephanta order as in the last described Cave, with cushion capitals, and fluted.
It will be observed in the above view of the façade there was a figure standing in the nook shaft on each side of the doorway, but it has fallen away, its absence giving an awkward appearance to the design.
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