elephanta caves
states: [india]
category: cultural
year: 1987
location: Maharashtra State, District Kolaba (Island of Elephanta)
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 18.9666700000, 72.9358300000
visited: 2020
The 'City of Caves', on an island in the Sea of Oman close to Bombay, contains a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva. Here, Indian art has found one of its most perfect expressions, particularly the huge high reliefs in the main cave.
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