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Ardhanarishvara panel at Elephanta

Elephanta

Elephanta houses Mahesh Murti image – probably the highest artistic achievement of medieval India.

Elephanta caves is located 10km off Mumbai coast.

Visit Elephanta to experience some of the best sculptural arts, medieval India ever produced.

Maharashtra coast is the cave architecture hotspot of India. Elephanta is one among the easily accessible cave sites from Mumbai (just a boat ride away from the city).

Experience a launch ride into a turbulent sea, on the way to the island.

The tour is wholesome experience package- of history, heritage, art, architecture, mythology, a mini trek, a sea ride and a day long picnic – all rolled into one.

Mumbai & Attractions around Elephanta

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Shiva in Elephanta

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The center piece, the star attraction of Elephanta cave temple iconic image of the three headed Shiva called Mahesh , the great Lord.

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Ardhanarishvara panel at Elephanta

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Shiva and Parvati as single Ardhanari form (Male-Female) in Elephanta

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Ardhanarishvara at Elephanta . The image depicts the Parvathi's side. Note the elaborate crown decoration.

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Parvathi's face in the Ardhanari of Elephanta

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Face of Nataraj Shiva in Elephanta

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Shiva slaying the demon called Andhakasura.

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The ferocious expression of Shiva in the Andhakasura Vadha panel stands in stark contrast with the aspects depicted in other panels.

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Shiva as Mahayogi

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Shiva as Mahayoi in Elephanta

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Shiva with his Consort Parvathi. This is the only panel in Elephanta Caves where the lower portions of the images are not damaged.

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Gangadhar Shiva

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