Interior

Cave 6, Ellora. 7th century.

The interior of cave 6 is arranged in a typical vihara (monastic) layout, which includes an open communal area, surrounded by columns, with low stone benches for seating. The monks' chambers are cut into the wall behind the columns. A shrine area with images of the Buddha, Bodhisattvas, and attendants occupies the far end of the cave.