Indra Sabha (Cave 32)
Cave 32 belongs to the Jain group at Ellora. Seeing it alongside Cave 16 shows the range of religious traditions represented in the UNESCO property.
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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 third tradition at Ellora
UNESCO describes the Ellora Caves as associated with Buddhist, Brahmanical and Jain traditions. The Jain caves, including Indra Sabha, add a further architectural and sculptural vocabulary to the property.
Placing Cave 32 next to the Buddhist chaitya of Cave 10 and the Shaiva monolithic temple of Cave 16 is the clearest way to understand why the ensemble, not a single cave, was inscribed in 1983.
In ASI’s suggested route
ASI names Cave 32 among Caves 10, 16, 21, 32 and 34 in its suggested 3–4 hour priority visit. Confirm which caves are open before treating that list as a route.
Internal walking is part of the plan: ASI describes the scarp as nearly 2 km long.
Reviewed 9 November 2026. Current access and conservation closures must be confirmed with ASI.
Admission and conduct
Access follows the ASI-listed Ellora Caves admission and the sunrise-to-sunset window with a weekly Tuesday closure. Respect religious imagery, avoid touching carvings and stay out of closed areas.
Practical facts
| Type | Jain rock-cut cave, Ellora Cave 32 |
|---|---|
| ASI reference | Named among Caves 10, 16, 21, 32, 34 for a 3–4 hour visit |
| 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 Indra Sabha a Hindu cave?
No. It belongs to the Jain group at Ellora; Kailasa (Cave 16) is a Shaiva temple.
Is it included in a short ASI route?
Yes, ASI names Cave 32 among its suggested priority caves for a 3–4 hour visit. Confirm current access.
Do I need a separate ticket?
The ASI listing describes admission to the Ellora Caves property. Confirm current arrangements 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.