@ancienthistorytoday: The Moment Ravana Tried to Lift a Mountain | Kailasa Temple, Ellora One of the most dramatic sculptures at Ellora's Kailasa Temple depicts Ravana, the legendary king of Lanka, attempting to shake Mount Kailasa itself. According to Hindu tradition, Ravana sought to demonstrate his immense strength by lifting the sacred mountain, home of Shiva and Parvati. The attempt failed when Shiva effortlessly pinned the mountain in place, trapping Ravana beneath it. Carved directly into the living rock over 1,200 years ago, this relief captures a powerful moment of mythological tension while showcasing the extraordinary skill of the artisans who transformed an entire mountainside into one of India's greatest monuments. #ElloraCaves #KailasaTemple #Ravana #AncientIndia #HinduMythology

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Vestigios do Rio :

The video is wonderful, it's uniquely beautiful.

2026-06-20 20:44:14

Ancient History Today :

Ravana is often remembered as the villain of the Ramayana, but in many traditions he was also regarded as a great scholar, musician, and devoted worshipper of Shiva. This sculpture captures one of the most famous stories linking the two.

2026-06-20 18:39:11

Queen Em J 🇺🇸 :

Powerful

2026-06-21 01:03:45

harleydavidson :

776// solved each creation has its beginning yet all created by one being

2026-06-20 21:11:10

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2026-06-20 22:02:31

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2026-06-20 20:01:08

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2026-06-21 00:48:55

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