About the Elephant Caves, Mumbai, India:
On the Elephant Island for the ancient cave temples a complex are the Elephant Caves, from the Mumbai a ride of ferry which is about an hour long. In 1987 as the World Heritage Site of UNESCO designated, in itself a destination of worthy is not only the Elephant Island, for the skyline of the Mumbai a great view it also provides and of the city from the chaos an escape also provides.
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The history of the Elephant Caves:
The 7th century from about thought to be date of the temple caves the origins, there are many obscure. However, as the Gharapuri was called originally the island that it is known, as the Elephanta renamed the island the Portuguese near the landing place of them a large stone elephant after they found. In 1814 was collapsed the figure and off the Victoria Gardens to the far was move subsequently and reassembled again.
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Shortly before were created the Elephant Temples, in the period of late Guptas the golden age had experienced the Bombay, the Indian arts flourished under whom rule. Finely had been polished the Sanskrit, and under the liberal patronage of the court revival a religious of Hindu incite had helped by the Kalidasa and by the other writers. In these temples inspired the building of the Shiva the worship the Shaivism.
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By the Portuguese were destroyed or damaged many of the statues of the Elephant’s which are priceless, for the target practice the Hindu gods who used apparently. For the vandalism and by the modern visitors the carelessness there have been reported also, so during the visit to avoid any damage take extra care.
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At the Elephant Caves what to see:
To the Hinduism an introduction which is good provides the ferry ride what is about an hour long for this on board to the guides’ thanks. On your journey of return over the Mumbai to see the sunset you can plan the journey of yours.
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Picturesque and quite is the Elephant Island, with the foliage of light green and scampering about the monkeys. By the monkeys the harassment to avoid the food try not to bring. To a massive hall via the main entrance of the northern side to the caves the entry by the large pillars which supported, where is housed the famed statue of Mahesamurti. Its height is 18 feet or 6.3 meters, in his aspect of three headed depicts the Shiva the sculpture which is remarkable, facing the right one as the creator, at the center the crowned faced the protector and for hair with serpents facing left the destroyer.
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Near the doorways there are other statues and accomplishments of Shiva celebrate on the side panels. Multiple actions of the subjects’ in spite of peace conveyed in the sense, grace and balance lies for this stonework the beauty.
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To the Earth the Ganges River bringing down the Shiva shows one statue, through the matted hair of him trickle letting it. As Yogisvara depicted he is also, who was the lord of Yogis, on a lotus flower seated, and cosmic dancer of the many armed as the Shiva Nataraja. As both the male and female is the Shiva left of the Mahesamurti, which is the Ardhanarishvara, of all opposites the unity which suggesting an aspect.
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The helpful area of these caverns close Mumbai, the Western interest for the notable Indian culture, and the trouble in achieving destinations in framework poor Indian subcontinent, made Elephanta Caves a subject of various manuals.
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"About the Elephant Caves, Mumbai, India" - what a fascinating glimpse into Mumbai's rich cultural heritage! At Moj Tourism, while we specialize in offering Statue of Unity Tour Packages and showcasing the breathtaking landscapes of Ladakh, we're equally intrigued by iconic landmarks like the Elephant Caves. These ancient rock-cut caves, with their intricate carvings and stunning architecture, provide a captivating window into India's history and craftsmanship. Exploring the Elephant Caves allows travelers to not only marvel at the artistic mastery of centuries past but also to immerse themselves in the spiritual and cultural significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Let Moj Tourism be your guide to uncovering the wonders of Mumbai and experiencing the allure of its historical treasures!
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