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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.
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This is a list of caves in Sri Lanka. A cave or cavern is a natural void in the ground, [1] [2] specifically a space large enough for a human to enter. Caves often form by the weathering of rock and often extend deeply underground.
Of particular importance is the Aluvihara cave temple near Matale (Central Province of Sri Lanka, from about the 3rd century BCE, 13 caves with murals and Buddha statues), which in the 1st century BCE, under the patronage of King Vaṭṭagāmaṇī Abhaya, was the site of the 4th Buddhist Council of the Theravada tradition. During the council ...
The most recent site, the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, was listed in 2010. The Central Highlands and the Sinharaja Forest Reserve are natural sites, the other six are cultural. In addition, Sri Lanka has four sites on its tentative list. The country served as a member of the World Heritage Committee in the years 1983–1989. [3]
Description: Le sanctuaire dédié à Shiva, grotte n°1 avec son mandapa au fond, le lingam.. Les Grottes d'Elephanta sont situées en Inde occidentale, sur l'île d'Elephanta (appelée aussi île de Gharapuri), qui est constituée de deux monticules séparés par une vallée étroite.
Barabar Caves, oldest Rock-cut cave of India; Bhimbetka; Birhana; Bodh Gaya; Bodh Stupa; Burzahom archaeological site; Chaneti Buddhist Stupa; Chirand; Deopahar; Daimabad; Desalpar Gunthli; Doiyang Dhansiri Valley; Dholavira, ancient metropolitan city; Edakkal Caves, possible influence of Indus Valley Civilization in Kerala; Elephanta Caves ...
Les Grottes d'Elephanta sont situées en Inde occidentale, sur l'île d'Elephanta (appelée aussi île de Gharapuri), qui est constituée de deux monticules séparés par une vallée étroite. La petite île est parsemée de nombreux vestiges archéologiques qui sont les seuls témoignages de son riche passé culturel.