The ferocious expression of Shiva in the Andhakasura Vadha panel stands in stark contrast with the aspects depicted in other panels.
Ferocious expression of Lord Shiva from the panel depicting the slaying of Andhaka
Panel from Elephanta Caves
Everything about Elephanta!
Ferry to Elephanta
Elephanta Ferry (launch) services operate from the Gateway of India ferry point also called the Apollo Bandar.
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Shiva-Parvathi at Elephanta
In this panel Parvathi, the consort of Lord Shiva is portrayed in a affectionate but somewhat upset mood.Her head is turned away from Shiva.The theme revolves around a game of dice the couple played.
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Kalyana Sundara at Elephanta
The circumstances leading the marriage of Shiva and Parvati is a significant episode in the Hindu mythology.After the death of his first wife Sati, Shiva withdrew into an ascetic lifestyle, deep meditation and austerities.
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How to reach Elephanta Caves
Elephanta is an island off the Mumbai (Bombay) coast.So the first point is to get to Mumbai.
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Elephanta Map
The Elephanta Island Map (Gharapuri).Popular attractions are marked (Cave 1 to Cave 5) and the Cannon Hill.
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Elephanta Cave 2
This is an unfinished cave, located near Cave 1, that is the main attraction in Elephanta.Follow the paved trail from the courtyard of the main cave (Cave 1), you can spot cave 2 on your right, slightly up on the hillside.
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Mahayogi Shiva at Elephanta
Mahayogi Shiva is located as you enter the main cave, opposite to the panel of Nataraja at Elephanta .This is an unusual posture of Shiva portrayed as sitting on a lotus flower in meditating attitude.
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Anhdakasura Vadha at Elephanta
Ferocious expression of Lord Shiva from the panel depicting the slaying of Andhaka