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Sightseeing Highlights:
Though the entire complex has a number of things to see, one of the main sights here is the Maheshamurti cave in which Lord Shiva is shown as a creator, protector and destroyer and should not be missed.
One also must see the southern wall, which has sculptures of Kalyanasundara, Gangadhara, Ardhanariswara and Uma Maheswara.
Other Activities:
The ferry ride and the caves also make for an interesting picnic and getaway spot.
One can shop for all kinds of souvenirs and gifts from the many shops in the cave complex.
Animal lovers can have a look at the bats, monkeys and birds that inhabit this place. Located about 10 kms from the Gateway of India or 9 nautical miles into the sea, are the famous Elephanta Caves,
which are a great tourist attraction. It is about an hour?s ferry ride
away. They are also known as Gharapuri and were named Elephanta caves
by the Portuguese, after the statue of an elephant near the landing
area of the island. The entire cave temple complex covers an area of
about 60,000 square feet and it consists of a main chamber and two
lateral ones, courtyards and several subsidiary shrines. There are
regular excursions to these caves every day from the Gateway of India.
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