Elephanta Caves, Rock-cut temples on Elephanta Island, India
The cave network contains multiple Hindu temples with stone sculptures spread across seven caves along the hillside of Elephanta Island.
Portuguese colonizers discovered these caves during the 16th century and named the island after finding a monumental stone elephant at the landing point.
The central cave features a 20-foot Trimurti sculpture depicting Lord Shiva as the creator, preserver, and destroyer of the universe.
Visitors can reach the caves by taking an hour-long ferry ride from the Gateway of India in Mumbai across the Arabian Sea.
The rock-cut temples demonstrate advanced architectural techniques from the 5th to 8th centuries, with pillars supporting the entire cave structure.
Location: Raigad district
Website: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/244
GPS coordinates: 18.96272,72.93170
Latest update: June 5, 2025 12:59
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