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Welcome to Elephanta Caves, tucked away in a desolate island locally called Gharapuri (city of caves) 10 kilometres east of the Gateway of India. Through the 19th and 20th Centuries, historians and scholars have been in two minds about their exact period of origin.
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 origins ...
Elephanta Caves are a group of historic caves located in the Elephanta Island of Mumbai. This island is famous for its collection of ancient Hindu temples, sculptures, carvings and much more. Elephanta Island is called Gharapuri, which means the City of Caves. This island is located around 10 km away from Mainland India.
