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    • The Elephanta Caves are a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, which have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They are on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri (literally meaning "the city of caves"), in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of Mumbai in the Indian state of Mahārāshtra. The island, about 2 kilomet… See more

    Geography

    Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri, is about 11 km (6.8 mi) east of the Gateway of India in the Mumbai Harbour and less than 2 km (1.2 mi) west of Jawaharlal Nehru Port. The island covers about 10 km (3.9 sq mi) at high tide an… See more

    Description

    The island has two groups of rock-cut caves, hewn from solid basalt rock. The larger group of caves, which consists of five caves on the western hill of the island, is well known for its Hindu sculptures. The primary cav… See more

    LocationElephanta Island, Maharashtra, India
    CriteriaCultural: i, iii
    Reference244
    Inscription1987 (11th Session)
    History

    The ancient history of the island is unknown in both Hindu or Buddhist records. Archeological studies have uncovered many remains that suggest the small island had a rich cultural past, with evidence of human settl… See more

    Preservation

    The convenient location of these caves near Mumbai (in comparison to other sites that are less well served by Indian travel infrastructure) and Western curiosity for historic Indian culture made Elephanta Caves a su… See more

    In literature

    In her 1834 poetical illustration The Caves of Elephanta, to an engraving of a painting by W. Purser, Letitia Elizabeth Landon laments the loss of the original spiritual purpose of this vast structure, so that now: 'The might… See more

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    • World Heritage Sites - Elephanta Caves, Archaeological Survey of India
    • Elephanta Caves, Abhijna Museum
    • Archive of historic Elephanta Caves ruins photographs Archived 24 June 2021 at the Wayback Machine, … See more

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  1. The Elephanta Cavesare a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindugod Shiva, which have been designated a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site. They are on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri(literally meaning "the city of caves"),in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of Mumbaiin the Indian stateof Mahārāshtra.

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    Elephanta caves are rock-cut caves dominated by the Shaivite faith built during the mid-5th and 6th centuries AD on Elephanta or Gharapuri island near Mumbai in Western India. The island consists of five Hindu caves, two Buddhist caves with water tanks, and a few Buddhist stupa mounds dating back to the second century BCE.

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    There are two groups of caves on Elephanta Island (two hillocks separated by a narrow valley). To the east, there is a Stupa Hill (thus named because of ancient Buddhist stupa mounds at the top) contains two caves, one of which is unfinished, and several cisterns. The larger group, to the west, consists of five rock-cut Hindu shrines.

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    Where are Elephanta Caves located?
    Located off the coast of Mumbai, the Elephanta Caves on Elephanta Island (also known as the Island of Gharapuri) are thought to date as far back as the 5th to 8th centuries, although their origins remain mysterious. There are seven caves carved from the rocky basalt hillside, including both Buddhist and Hindu sculptures and bas reliefs.

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    Which cave is located at Elephanta Island?
    It is located at Elephanta Island. These caves are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is famous for the rock cut sculpture of the Trimurti. There are 5 rock cut caves on the western hill that are visited by tourists.

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    What is Elephanta Island?
    Elephanta Island (also called Gharapuri (literally "the city of caves") or Pory Island) is one of a number of islands in Mumbai Harbour, east of Mumbai, India. This island is a popular tourist destination because of the island's cave temples, the Elephanta Caves, that have been carved out of rock.

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    Why is Elephanta Island a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
    Elephanta Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist place in Mumbai, about 10 km from the mainland. It is also known as Gharapuri (meaning City of Caves) because of the rock-cut caves built on the island. While some sculpted caves are dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva, others are Buddhist caves.

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    Why should you visit Elephanta Caves in Mumbai?
    These magnificent caves, located on Elephanta (aka Gharapuri) Island in Mumbai, are dedicated to Lord Shiva and are believed to have been built between the 5th and 8th centuries AD. The Elephanta Caves are a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history and culture.

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    How many caves are there in Elephanta Island?
    Among the Elephanta Island points of interest are the seven rock-cut caves. Of this collection, the group of five caves are on the western hill, which also has an old Portuguese cannon. The other two caves are on the eastern hill along with a ruined Buddhist stupa. The Cave 1 is the largest in the complex and it has been kept as mint as it can be.

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    May 9, 2014 · Located off the coast of Mumbai, the Elephanta Caves on Elephanta Island (also known as the Island of Gharapuri) are thought to date as far back as the 5th to 8th centuries, although...

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    May 10, 2023 · These magnificent caves, located on Elephanta (aka Gharapuri) Island in Mumbai, are dedicated to Lord Shiva and are believed to have been built between the 5th and 8th centuries AD. The Elephanta Caves are a must …

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    Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, the Elephanta Caves are a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. They are on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri,...

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    The main attractions on Elephanta Island are the Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The caves were cut into one of the two hills on the island in the 5th to 7th centuries AD, and contain carvings representing various Hindu …