The paintings and the sculptures are just fantastic. It is a pity that they have now become very fragile. May I suggest that the authorities commission artists to recreate a replica so that the casual tourist gets a feel and the caves can be reserved for serious students of art, architechture, archaeology etc. and for meditation. I had planned to visit the caves in 1978 but could finally do so only in 2011! It is awesome to imagine how it must have been in 6 CE! One needs to spend a week to view the paintings completely.