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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 ...
The rock-cut Elephanta Caves were constructed about the mid-5th to 6th centuries AD. The most important among the caves is the great Cave 1, which measures 39 metres from the front entrance to the back. In plan, this cave in the western hill closely resembles Dumar Lena cave at Ellora, in India. The main body of the cave, excluding the porticos ...
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Nov 12, 2019 · The caves are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily except Mondays. Ideally, go early in the morning to beat the crowds and heat. Boat services are suspended during the monsoon season from June to August. Entry tickets cost 40 rupees (56 cents) for Indians and 600 rupees (about $8) for foreigners.
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- Gharapuri, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
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 ...
Nov 30, 2023 · Elephanta Caves are open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm. They are closed on Mondays! The entrance fees are 40 INR for Indians and 600 INR for foreigners (about $7 USD). Children younger than 15 can enter for free. You will also need to take a ferry to reach the island.
The Elephanta Caves (Marathi: घारापुरीची लेणी, Gharapurichya Lenee) are a network of sculpted caves located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri (literally "the city of caves") in Mumbai Harbour , 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the east of the city of Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The island, located on an arm of the Arabian Sea, consists of two groups of caves ...
