Vihara Interior

Cave 6, Ellora

The interior of cave 6 illustrates a typical vihara 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.

Cave 6 dates from the 7th century.