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.

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Monochrome mania

One of the massive art works in the Elephanta caves.

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Elephanta caves

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The climb

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

Toy train

The toy train at Gharapuri (popularly known as Elephanta) island off Gateway of India. It shuttles between the jetty and the base of the steps that lead to the caves.

Our world

Gharapuri train station for the toy train that transports people from the jetty to the base of the steps leading upto the Elephanta caves.

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