 The Rashtrakutas renovated these Buddhist caves and re @-@ dedicated the rock @-@ cut shrines . Amoghavarsha I espoused Jainism and there are five Jain cave temples at Ellora ascribed to his period . The most extensive and sumptuous of the Rashtrakuta works at Ellora is their creation of the monolithic Kailasanath Temple , a splendid achievement confirming the " Balhara " status as " one among the four principal Kings of the world " . The walls of the temple have marvellous sculptures from Hindu mythology including Ravana , Shiva and Parvathi while the ceilings have paintings . 
