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History of Elephanta
The most convincing of the theories on its origin tell Elephanta caves were executed during the period 450 to 750 AD. Incidentally, this period also marks the decline of Buddhism in India and the revival of the Brahmanical traditions.
Mumbai
Elephanta Island is located at a 1 hour ferry ride from Mumbai.
Shiva-Parvathi at Elephanta
In this panel Parvathi, the consort of Lord Shiva is portrayed in a affectionate but somewhat upset mood.
How to reach Ambernath
Ambarnath is a small industrial town in Thane district of Maharashtra.
Elephanta Photos
Elephanta Cave 6 and Cave 7
Cave 6 and 7 are located in the eastern hill in Elephanta Island. It's not very frequented by visitors compared to the rest of the caves.
Elephanta Museum
Elephanta has a small site museum.
Elephanta Cave 4
This cave has a large open verandah with a massive unsupported rock formation overhanging above.
Elephanta Cave 1
The main cave in Elephanta with massive panels carved on the inner walls. You'll be spending majority of the tour time here. Beyond this main cave are four more minor caves connected with a walkway.
Elephanta Cave 5
Though it's an unfinished cave, a visit can give you good idea of the how the work in progress sites looked like during the excavation of caves.
Elephanta Cave 3
This a large cave complex, probably second only to the main Cave.
Toy Train
A fun and convenient way to enter the island from the pier at Elephanta
Elephanta Caves
The name, Elephanta was given by the Portuguese as there was a large elephant sculpture in the island, when it was held by them as a naval outpost.
Mumbai to Kochi Cruise
Cordelia Cruise operates pre scheduled cruise ( 2 per month) between Mumbai and Kochi.
Gateway of India
The Gateway structure stands in the edge of a pier called Wellington Pier also popularly known as Apollo Bunder.
Nataraja at Elephanta
Nataraja Panel is located at the entry point of the main cave, opposite to the Mahayogi Shiva at Elephanta.
Anhdakasura Vadha at Elephanta
The ferocious expression of Shiva in the Andhakasura Vadha panel stands in stark contrast with the aspects depicted in other panels.
Chatrapathi Shivaji Terminus
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST or CSTM in railways parlance) in Mumbai holds many distinctions.
Elephanta Island
Elephanta Island, locally called Gharapuri island is off the Mumbai coast.
Access to Elephanta
Elephanta is an island off the Mumbai (Bombay) coast.
How to reach Elephanta Caves
Elephanta caves are in an island off the Mumbai coast.
Ardhanarishvara at Elephanta
Ardhanarishvara, literally translates into the god (Siva) half female.
Kanheri Caves
Kanheri caves in Mumbai is often compared with other caves in the region such as Ajanta and Ellora Caves.
Cannon Hill
A trail up to the hilltop takes you to an old military post overlooking the harbor.