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Shirdi: Photo Guide, Map and Tips

By vikas · Originally published January 26, 2011

A PHOTO JOURNAL / BY VIKAS

A few frames from the travel archive.

16 photographsSelect a frame to explore
Rock-cut cave entrances along a curved hillsideCave facades across a wooded ravineGolden temple spire illuminated at nightClose view of an ornate golden temple spireSmall rectangular chamber cut into rockGarlanded stone relief inside a caveSmall arched openings above closed cave doorsVisitors below a columned rock-cut cave entrancePainted geometric and floral panels on a cave ceilingFaded wall paintings around a small dark doorwayPainted cave ceiling and narrow doorwayGeometric ceiling paintings in a softly lit caveCarved and painted cave wall under warm lightingLong row of stone columns along a cave facadeStone columns in a dimly lit cave hallTwo large standing figures carved into a rock wall

Shirdi, Ajanta and Ellora, Maharashtra: plan a photo visit

Temple lights and rock-cut interiors are the focus of this journey. These are separate destinations: give each a dedicated day and allow for transfers.

Suggested time: four or more days. Open destination map

Key sights and photo ideas
  • Shirdi — Plan the temple visit around current official arrangements.
  • Ajanta Caves — Allow an unhurried visit to the cave halls and paintings.
  • Ellora Caves — Study the different rock-cut architectural spaces and carved details.
A suggested itinerary
  1. Day 1: visit Shirdi and stay locally or make a separately planned transfer.
  2. Day 2: transfer and settle around Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Day 3: Ajanta. Day 4: Ellora, with a later departure or another night.
Travel and photography tips
  • Confirm different weekly closures and entry arrangements before fixing the sequence.
  • Follow no-flash and interior photography rules.
  • Use a steady camera and available light rather than touching walls or carvings.

Photographs by Vikas. Original post: 2011-01-26; the publication date is not a confirmed visit date. This suggested route is researched planning advice, not a record of the original trip. Sources checked 2026-10-10: maharashtratourism.gov.in, maharashtratourism.gov.in, aai-portal.maharashtratourism.gov.in. Check current access and booking details before travelling.

Until the next somewhere.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY VIKAS

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