Elephanta Caves
Shiva cave temples and UNESCO world heritage site on a Mumbai harbor island
मराठी: घारापुरी लेणी किंवा एलिफंटा लेणी ही भारताच्या महाराष्ट्र राज्यातील मुंबईजवळच्या घारापुरी बेटांवरील पाषाणात खोदलेली लेणी आहेत. इ.स. १९८७ साली घारापुरी लेणी 'युनेस्को जागतिक वारसा स्थळ' म्हणून घोषित केली गेली.
English: The Elephanta Caves are the focal point of Gharapuri Island, which was renamed the Elephanta Island by the Portuguese, located in the Mumbai harbour off the coast of Mumbai, in Indian state of Maharashtra. In 1987, the caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
हिन्दी: एलीफेंटा गुफाएं
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Main cave
editNorth entrance
editMandapa pilars
editMahayogi Shiva
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Shiva, Lord of Yogis
Natraj Shiva
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Shiva, King of Dancers
Ravananugrah-Murti
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The demon Ravana trying to uproot Kailasa, Shiva mountain.
Mahesh-Murti
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The Trimurti.
Gangadhar Shiva
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Shiva et Parvati, la descente du Gange
Mariage of Shiva and Parvati
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Mariage of Shiva and Parvati
Ardhanarishvara Shiva
editShiva shrine
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Sanctuaire de Shiva
East court
editCave n°2
editCave n°3
editCave n°4
editOld pictures
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1873
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1905