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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. They are on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri (literally meaning "the city of caves"), in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of Mumbai in the Indian state of Mahārāshtra.
Elephanta Caves. Description. Maps. Documents. Gallery. Video. Indicators. Assistance. Elephanta Caves. The 'City of Caves', on an island in the Sea of Oman close to Bombay, contains a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva.
Nov 12, 2019 · Address. Gharapuri, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India. Web Visit website. Can't make it to see the Ajanta and Ellora caves in Maharashtra? The Elephanta caves in Mumbai are a popular and more accessible alternative. These rock-cut cave temples were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
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- Gharapuri, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
The Elephanta Caves complex is cut from solid basalt rock over an area of around 60,000 sq. ft. There are seven caves on the island divided into two groups. The first group of five caves have Hindu sculptures, out of which the Cave 1 is the most elaborate.
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Map of Elephanta Island. This island is a popular tourist destination because of the island's cave temples, the Elephanta Caves, that have been carved out of rock. The island is easily accessible by ferry from Mumbai, being about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the south east coast of the island city.
May 10, 2022 · 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.
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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...
