Vishvakarma Cave (Cave 10)
Cave 10 is one of the Buddhist caves at Ellora. Comparing its interior worship hall with the open, monolithic temple of Cave 16 makes both easier to understand.
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Independent guide · Page reviewed 9 November 2026 · ASI listing consulted 2026-10-29
Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) is one monument within the UNESCO-listed Ellora Caves. Prices, opening status and routes are dated listings to re-check, not live confirmations.
A different kind of rock-cut space
A Buddhist chaitya is an interior hall organised around a stupa, with the congregation’s space defined inside the rock. Kailasa, by contrast, is a freestanding temple excavated out of a pit with an open courtyard.
Both are cut from the Deccan Trap basalt that ASI identifies at Ellora, but they solve different ritual and spatial problems. Seeing them close together is one of the clearest lessons the property offers.
Planning the stop
ASI includes Cave 10 in its suggested 3–4 hour priority selection of Caves 10, 16, 21, 32 and 34. Treat that as a planning reference and confirm which caves are open on the day.
Admission is to the Ellora Caves property, with the category-based ASI listing and the weekly Tuesday closure; there is no separate Cave 10 ticket published by this guide.
Reviewed 9 November 2026. Current cave access, routes and facilities must be confirmed with ASI.
Where it fits in a route
Cave 10 works well as the Buddhist stop in a half-day or one-day route that keeps Cave 16 as the centrepiece. Allow for internal walking: ASI describes the scarp as nearly 2 km long.
Practical facts
| Type | Buddhist chaitya (worship hall), Ellora Cave 10 |
|---|---|
| Part of | Ellora Caves, UNESCO World Heritage property inscribed 1983 |
| Admission | ASI-listed Ellora Caves entry; confirm current rules |
| Best paired with | Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) as an architectural contrast |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cave 10 part of Kailasa Temple?
No. It is a separate Buddhist cave in the same Ellora property; Kailasa is Cave 16.
Do I need a separate ticket for Cave 10?
The ASI listing describes admission to the Ellora Caves property. Confirm current arrangements with ASI or the official ticket service.
How does it compare with Cave 16?
Cave 10 is an interior chaitya hall around a stupa; Cave 16 is a monolithic temple with an open courtyard. Both are rock-cut.
Sources and review limits
Page reviewed 9 November 2026. The ASI Ellora Caves page was consulted 2026-10-29; that review is not an on-site inspection, and no clear page-update date was visible on the ASI listing. A Google Maps snapshot or a UNESCO property coordinate is not a verified entrance, ticket counter or accessibility survey.
- Archaeological Survey of India: Ellora Caves — identity, historical attribution, listed opening hours and admission categories.
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Ellora Caves — the 1983 inscription, the ensemble and its artistic significance.
- ASI official ticket service — check the actual visit date, eligibility and current charge.
- Google Maps: Kailasa Temple — dated manual snapshot, not site-collected reviews.
No business name, price, timetable, distance, star rating or review score is published here without verification. Temporary closures, conservation work and special orders may override any general listing.