ELEPHANTA CAVES IN MUMBAI
Elephanta caves is situated on Gharapuri Islands which is 15 miles from the Gateway of India in Mumbai.
It is famous for the statues of Shiva and Parvati.
Shiva in the three moods as the Creator, the Destroyer and the Preserver is a masterpiece by itself.
These caves were carved out from a single rock.
The cave is filled with beautiful stone carvings of Hindu Gods and Goddess.
The Portuguese called the island Elephanta on seeing its huge gigantic statue of an Elephant at the entrance.
The Statue is now placed in the garden outside the Jijamata Udyaan at Byculla situated in mumbai.
On the eastern side of the island is the Stupa hill.This is where the caves which house the Buddhist monuments are located.
Sculpture of Lord Buddha is wonderful.
The surrounding is covered with mountains. It is fabulous to enjoy the scenic beauty.
There are lot of monkeys there so beware of them.
You can also do a lot of shopping. Tou can find various kinds of antique pieces, sculptures, gift articles etc.
the timing to visit caves is from 9.30am to 5.30pm. Mondays are closed for visitors.
You can reach there by boat only. Boat services are available from Gateway Of India.
MTDC also offer boat srevices.
Dance festival is held at the Elephanta caves every February, hosted by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC).
The best time to visit this island is between November and March.
It is famous for the statues of Shiva and Parvati.
Shiva in the three moods as the Creator, the Destroyer and the Preserver is a masterpiece by itself.
These caves were carved out from a single rock.
The cave is filled with beautiful stone carvings of Hindu Gods and Goddess.
The Portuguese called the island Elephanta on seeing its huge gigantic statue of an Elephant at the entrance.
The Statue is now placed in the garden outside the Jijamata Udyaan at Byculla situated in mumbai.
On the eastern side of the island is the Stupa hill.This is where the caves which house the Buddhist monuments are located.
Sculpture of Lord Buddha is wonderful.
The surrounding is covered with mountains. It is fabulous to enjoy the scenic beauty.
There are lot of monkeys there so beware of them.
You can also do a lot of shopping. Tou can find various kinds of antique pieces, sculptures, gift articles etc.
the timing to visit caves is from 9.30am to 5.30pm. Mondays are closed for visitors.
You can reach there by boat only. Boat services are available from Gateway Of India.
MTDC also offer boat srevices.
Dance festival is held at the Elephanta caves every February, hosted by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC).
The best time to visit this island is between November and March.
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