Cave
5:
The T-shaped porched doorway is the only
feature because the scooping did not go beyond it. The exuberant carvings are
evident here and the jambs and the lintems seem to be of later century.
Cave
6:
This was the first important cave of the Mahayana phase. The sculptors
were probably copying wooden prototypes, or wanted stable supports, so they included
one central pillar in their lower story. The simple octagonal pillars are bare,
unlike the pillars of other caves, which have capitals and bases. There extensions
at the end of the front and the rear aisles to enable pilgrims to circumambulate
the Buddha's throne.
There is a Buddha image in the lower cave 6. He is sitting
with his feet squat on the base, in a rigid pose, only enlivened by the gestures
of his hand and the flying couples above him. There could be circumambulation
around the Buddha's shrine. This is a late cave, because, instead of attendant
bodhisattavas, there are attendants Buddha.
The porch doorway is simple with
not much carved decoration except attached female figures. There is a medallion
in this cave in the colonnade of the shrine vestibule. The couple in the medallion
is skillfully carved, but the medallion itself is conventional.
Bhikshu
with Lotus :
The painting of Bhikshu in this cave in the middle, done
about 5th century, is almost like a relief. There is the rhythmic vitality in
the line and boldness of drawing. The painting is almost like a sculpture. The
folds of the garment, the rounded belly, and the calm on the face suggest a devote
worshipper.
CAVE 7:
The verandah of this cave must at one
time have been elaborate. The ceiling was obviously painted. The carving is simple.