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Tourists exploring the Elephanta caves.

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Mural carved into the rock at Elephanta caves in Mumbai, dating back to between 5th to 8th centuries, designated a UNESCO World heritage site in 1987.

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Elephanta Caves are a network of sculpted caves located on Elephanta Island or Gharapuri (the city of caves) in the Arabian sea, 10 kilometres to the east of Gateway of India in Mumbai

These rock cut caves have been dated to between the 5th and 8th centuries and are hewn from solid basalt rock. These caves have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

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Anchored

Boats anchored at the Elephanta caves island jetty.

Crossover

During peak hours one has to crossover from one boat to another to step on land while going to Elephanta caves in Mumbai.

Shuttle

The shuttle between the Gateway of India and the Elephanta caves.

Tech ship

No idea what this ship in the Arabian sea is. Looks like a ship that rushes to assist another that has suffered a breakdown. Your views?

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Cave number 1 at Elephanta that is located 10kms off from Gateway of India in the Arabian Sea.
The Elephanta caves have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
The caves date back to 5th and 8th centuries. For more please click here

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The Gharapuri island jetty seen from Elephanta caves.

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Disabled access friendly

The caves are disabled access friendly with ramps for wheelchairs at the entrance.

Thirsty monkey

A thirsty monkey opening a bottle of water at the Elephanta caves. 

Trimurti

The carving of Trimurti in Elephanta caves, 20 feet (6.1 m) in height, depicts a three-headed Shiva. The three heads are said to represent three essential aspects of Shiva: creation, protection, and destruction.

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation uses this image as their logo.

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One of the massive art works in the Elephanta caves.

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The climb

The gradual climb to the caves at Gharapuri (popularly known as Elephanta) off Gateway of India.

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Rock cut caves on Gharapuri or Elephanta island off 'The Gateway of India'. These caves date back to the 5th to 8th century. For more information on this please click here

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