Elephanta Caves: Amazing Ancient Structure

   Elephanta caves should be called the beautiful structure of Indian civilization and cultural past. Elephanta caves are in fact located on an island near Mumbai. 

   Elephanta Caves, located about 10 kilometers from Mumbai's capital city, is a magnificent and live description of the statue structure. 

  This place is known as the name of the Elephanta Island by the name of caves. Particularly this series is also known as Dharpuri. 

   There are innumerable archaeological remains in the Elephanta caves. It should also be called the beautiful dimension of Indian civilization and culture. 

   These ancient caves are world famous for their rock-cut structures, sculptures and carvings. These caves are a very rich history of India. In these caves, Lord Shiva has been shown in various forms and forms. In the caves, Shiva's sadhiva looks. 

  All three sides of Shiva have been displayed with great ease and beauty. In particular, Shiva has been shown in the Creator, Guardian and Destroyers. 

  Particularly, its structure is extremely complex and beautiful. Elephanta caves are engraved on concrete basalt rocks. The caves are situated about 10 kilometers east of Mumbai. 

   Elephanta Caves is a global reputation. Beautiful and magnificent statues of legendary gods and goddesses are installed here. The most popular of these idols is the trinity of Shiva. Idol-colored colors appear here in the idol structure. 

  Particularly that the Elephanta Caves are the center of special attraction for global tourists. This place is a confluence of the 7 caves of the Elephanta. 

   The most important of these are Mahesh Murthy's cave. This hill of the Elephanta is decorative. Which is the Uma Mahesh Guha Temple. Its structure dates back to the 8th century. Although Elephanta is a small island, the island's reputation is global. 

  The magnificent and beautiful island, spread over 7.2 square kilometers, is very visible. In fact, there are two hills on this island. 

   There is a very narrow valley between these two hills. According to experts, the ancient name of this ancient island is Dharapuri. Because this island is well-known with the Elephanta Caves. So it is now called the Elephanta Island. 

  Experts believe that it was also known as Island Pori and Puri. These hills have been structured in the backyard and the interior area. Large cavities of five caves were carved by rocks. 

   The specificity of these five caves has different visibility. Particularly that two caves are in a small format. Thus, there are 7 total caves here. 

   Particularly these five caves are considered as Shaiva caves. There are also Buddhist stupas and mounds. These caves also show Hindu philosophy, Buddhist philosophy along with statues coordinating science. 

   Experts believe that the statues of Shiva and all other structures are auspicious. Experts believe that this region was once the island capital of Konkani Maurya. In ancient times, the Portuguese also has occupation here. 

  The huge idol of elephant is located on Rajghat. Perhaps for this reason it has been named the Elephanta caves and the island. 

   The artistry of the Elephanta Caves is very visible. The structure of the Elephanta Caves, located about 10 km from Mumbai's Gateway of India, attracts global tourists. 

  Tourism Railway is also operated for tourists on Elephanta Island to study natural beauty. Through which tourists can roam the island and enjoy natural beauty. 

  Due to the specificities and natural beauty of the Elephanta Caves UNESCO has included it in the World Heritage Series. In 1987, UNESCO declared caves as a World Heritage Site. 

   Particularly this place is covered with a series of Shiva temples. The carvings of caves are a living description and illustration of Hindu mythology. Trimurti Sadashiva is structured on a huge steel boulder. 

   Dancing Lord Natraj and Yoga as Shiva exist in the form of Yogishwar. Experts believe it was declared a monument in the 1970s. 

  The maintenance and preservation of the Elephanta Caves is under the Archaeological Survey of India. Caves attract special attention to tourists themselves.

   All the necessary resources are available for the trip to the Elephanta Caves. The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Mumbai. 

  The nearest railway station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal Railway Station and Lokmanya Tilak Terminal Railway Station. Tourists can also visit the Elephanta caves by road.
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