The Elephanta Caves is a World Heritage site in India defined by the UNESCO in 1987 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 323 (372) in our monthly survey..
"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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