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The Elephanta Caves are a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, which have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [1] [2] [3] They are on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri (literally meaning "the city of caves"), [4] in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of Mumbai in the Indian state of Mahārāshtra.
The Elephanta Caves are located in Western India on Elephanta Island (otherwise known as the Island of Gharapuri), which features two hillocks separated by a narrow valley. The small island is dotted with numerous ancient archaeological remains that are the sole testimonies to its rich cultural past.
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May 9, 2014 · Located off the coast of Mumbai, the Elephanta Caves on Elephanta Island (also known as the Island of Gharapuri) are thought to date as far back as the 5th to 8th centuries, although their...
May 10, 2022 · Ashwin Kumar / Flickr. Sridevi Nambiar 10 May 2022. Located just 10 kilometers into the Mumbai Harbour from the Gateway of India, the 1200 resident strong Elephanta Island is home to one of the area’s most majestic historic monuments – the Elephanta Caves. To find out more, read on.
- Sridevi Nambiar
The Elephanta Caves represent the focal point of the Elephanta Island, located in the Mumbai harbour off the coast of Mumbai (Bombay), India. In 1987, UNESCO designated the caves a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [1] . Many domestic and foreign tourists have visited it.
Apr 22, 2016 · It is a picturesque island, surrounded by mango, tamarind, karanj (Pongamia pinnata) and palm trees (Fig.1). Its presence on the world map is due to a unique group of caves, which was identified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in as early as 1981.
