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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.
English: Map of Elephanta caves : Key to the sculptures at Elephanta: Main Hall. 1. Ravana lifting Kailash 2. Shiva-Parvati on Kailash (Gambling Scene) 3. Ardhanarishvara (Androgyne) 4. Trimurti (Eternal Shiva, Sadashiva) 5. Gangadhara 6. Wedding of Shiva 7. Shiva slaying Andhaka 8. Nataraja (Dancing Shiva) 9. Yogishvara (Lord of Yogis) East ...
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.
The following is a list of caves in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Name Location Era Image ... Elephanta Caves: Elephanta Island, Mumbai: Ellora Caves: Aurangabad ...
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There are four rock-cut shrines in Mumbai: Elephanta Caves, Jogeshwari Caves, Mahakali Caves, Mandapeshwar Caves. All four caves have the same sculptures. The sculptures at Mandapeshwar were created beginning in the late Gupta Empire, or some time after. Elephanta Island was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 to preserve the artwork.
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.
The elephant sculpture from the Elephanta Caves is installed at the Jijamata Udyaan. A rainbow ride in EsselWorld Shivaji Park aerial view in Dadar. Adlabs Imagica; Andheri Sports Complex