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.
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Mumbai & Attractions around Elephanta
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Shiva's image as the Lord of Dance
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This iconic image of the three headed Shiva is called Mahesh , the great Lord.
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Ardhanarishvara : The half half-male half-female image of Shiva & Parvathi
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Shiva and Parvati as single Ardhanari form (Male-Female)
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The image depicts the Parvathi's side. Note the elaborate crown decoration & mirror in her hand.
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Details of jewelry, hairstyle and looking mirror
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The expression on face is in contrast with the dynamic nature of the rest of the panel
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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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Rare posture of Shiva on a lotus
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Shiva sitting on a lotus , the stalk of of which spring from the primeval water , supported by two nagas.
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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.
