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Elephanta

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

Ardhanarishvara : The half half-male half-female image of Shiva & Parvathi
Elephanta

Ardhanarishvara : The half half-male half-female image of Shiva & Parvathi

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lephanta 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

Elephanta

Mumbai & Around Elephanta

Mumbai & Attractions around Elephanta

Shiva's image as the Lord of Dance

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Natraj Shiva

Shiva's image as the Lord of Dance

This iconic image of the three headed Shiva is called Mahesh , the great Lord.

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Mahesh Murhi

This iconic image of the three headed Shiva is called Mahesh , the great Lord.

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

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Siva and Parvathi as Ardhanari in Elephanta Cave

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

The image depicts the Parvathi's side. Note the elaborate crown decoration & mirror in her hand.

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Ardhanarishvara

The image depicts the Parvathi's side. Note the elaborate crown decoration & mirror in her hand.

Details of jewelry, hairstyle  and looking mirror

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Parvathi's face in the Ardhanari of Elephanta

Details of jewelry, hairstyle and looking mirror

The expression on face is in contrast with the dynamic nature of the rest of the panel

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Nataraja Shiva

The expression on face is in contrast with the dynamic nature of the rest of the panel

Shiva slaying the demon called Andhakasura

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Slaying Andhakasura

Shiva slaying the demon called Andhakasura

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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Slaying Andhakasura

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

Rare posture of Shiva on a lotus

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Shiva as Mahayogi

Rare posture of Shiva on a lotus

Shiva sitting on a lotus , the stalk of of which spring from the primeval water , supported by two nagas.

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Shiva as Mahayoi in Elephanta

Shiva sitting on a lotus , the stalk of of which spring from the primeval water , supported by two nagas.

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

Elephanta

Gangadhara-Shiva

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

Shiva & Parvathi

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Gangadhar Shiva

Shiva & Parvathi

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