Dumar Lena (Cave 29)
Cave 29 is one of the largest excavated spaces at Ellora. It offers a different experience from Cave 16: a broad interior cut into the scarp rather than a freestanding temple.
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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.
Space and setting
Dumar Lena is a substantial rock-cut cave with a broad interior and Shaiva sculptural panels. Its scale and the surrounding terrain make it a useful point of comparison with the courtyard-based plan of Kailasa.
ASI describes the Ellora scarp as nearly 2 km long, and the setting of Cave 29 makes the relationship between excavation and hillside especially legible.
Planning the visit
Confirm current access with ASI before including Cave 29, since individual caves can close for conservation. Lighting, wet surfaces and steps can affect how comfortable the interior is, particularly in the monsoon.
It fits naturally into a half-day or one-day route that treats Cave 16 as the main event and adds a small number of contrasting caves.
Reviewed 9 November 2026. No fixed walking distance or guaranteed lighting conditions are claimed.
Admission
Access follows the ASI-listed Ellora Caves admission categories and the sunrise-to-sunset visiting window with a weekly Tuesday closure. This guide does not sell tickets or publish a separate Cave 29 charge.
Practical facts
| Type | Brahmanical rock-cut cave, Ellora Cave 29 |
|---|---|
| Known for | Large excavated interior and Shaiva sculptural panels |
| Part of | Ellora Caves, UNESCO World Heritage property inscribed 1983 |
| Admission | ASI-listed Ellora Caves entry; confirm current access |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dumar Lena part of Kailasa Temple?
No. It is Cave 29, a separate excavation in the same Ellora property; Kailasa is Cave 16.
Is it worth adding to a short visit?
If time and current access allow, it is a strong contrast with Cave 16. For an hour-long visit, stay with Cave 16.
Is the cave open in the monsoon?
Current status is not verified here. Confirm access, path conditions and any closures with ASI.
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.