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Kanheri Caves
Kanheri caves in Mumbai is often compared with other caves in the region such as Ajanta and Ellora Caves.
Elephanta Island
Elephanta Island, locally called Gharapuri island is off the Mumbai coast.
Shiva-Parvathi at Elephanta
In this panel Parvathi, the consort of Lord Shiva is portrayed in a affectionate but somewhat upset mood.
Mahesh Murthi at Elephanta
Despite the noisy crowd you may encounter inside main cave in Elephanta , this image of Lord Shiva with his closed eyelids and in a deep contemplating attitude would be the most satisfying piece of art you would ever see in India.
Mumbai Rail Network
Mumbai has a crowded by very efficient local train network.
2 Ferry Points to Elephanta Caves
You can reach Elephanta Caves island from two ferry points in Mumbai: Gateway of India and CBD Belapur Jetty
Elephanta Cave 2
This is an unfinished cave, located near Cave 1, that is the main attraction in Elephanta.
Elephanta Museum
Elephanta has a small site museum.
How to reach Kanheri Caves
Kanheri Caves are located inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, north of Mumbai.
Gateway of India
The Gateway structure stands in the edge of a pier called Wellington Pier also popularly known as Apollo Bunder.
Mahayogi Shiva at Elephanta
Mahayogi Shiva is located as you enter the main cave, opposite to the panel of Nataraja 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.
Weekend cruise from Mumbai to Goa and back
A weekend whirlwind trip to Goa, on a cruise ship!
Toy Train
A fun and convenient way to enter the island from the pier at Elephanta
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.
Taj Mahal Hotel
Built a hundred years ago, the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai has many interesting facets.
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 in a Nutshell
What is Elephanta?
Ferry to Elephanta
There are two ferry points to Elephanta from Mumbai. The popular & frequent ferry service is from
Gateway of India
. The second ferry point is
Belapur Jetty
in Navi Mumbai.
Mumbai to Kochi Cruise
Cordelia Cruise operates pre scheduled cruise ( 2 per month) between Mumbai and Kochi.
Mythical Themes at Elephanta
The choice of the themes in Elephanta's panels is an interesting mix... anything from love to contemplation to violence to performing arts to yoga. In Elephanta you'll see some of the highest watermarks of medieval India's sculptural art.
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.
Gangadhara at Elephanta
The only panel in Elephanta where the lower portions were not destroyed
Attractions of Kanheri Caves
Kanheri Caves located in Mumbai represent a fine specimen of medieval India's Rockcut architecture.