The 'City of Caves', on an island in the Sea of Oman close to Bombay, contains a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva. Here, Indian art has found one of its most perfect expressions, ...

contains a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva. Here, Indian art has found one of its most perfect expressions, particularly the huge high reliefs in the main cave. Description is ...

A radius of 1 km of the Elephanta island and its surrounding waters is a protected zone under the Ministry of Environment and ASI is the site custodian of 300 m 2 surrounding the caves. Entrances to ...

It was later handed over by the Gujarat Sultan to the Portuguese in 1534. ALSO READ Elephanta Caves- An ode to Lord Shiva The identity of the creators of the architectural masterpieces still is ...

Other significant cave complexes include the Elephanta Caves, renowned for their massive rock-cut Shiva sculptures, and the ...

Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra: Elephanta Caves on Elephanta ... for their incredible sculptures of Hindu deities. There’s a Shiva statue which is 20 ft high. It still remains one of the ...