Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Shiva Mahadeva - Elephanta Caves , Mumbai - India

Photo: FB71 -<3 Shiva Mahadeva - Elephanta Caves , Mumbai - India <3- The Elephanta island is located 10 km away from the Gateway of India at Mumbai. These caves house rock cut temples dating back to the 5th century CE.The Elephanta island was so named by the Portuguese, after the statue of an elephant near the landing area of the island. These rock cut temples dedicated to Shiva Mahadeva. The Sadasiva manifestation of Shiva is carved in relief at the end of the north south axis. This colossal 20 feet high image of the three headed Shiva, Trimurthy is a magnificent one, considered to be a masterpiece of Indian art. This colossal image represents Panchamukha Shiva, only three faces of whom are carved into the wall and it demands immediate attention upon entering the temple.

-♥ Shiva Mahadeva - Elephanta Caves , Mumbai - India ♥-

The Elephanta island is located 10 km away from the Gateway of India at Mumbai. These caves house rock cut temples dating back to the 5th century CE.The Elephanta island was so named by the Portuguese, after the statue of an elephant near the landing area of the island. These rock cut temples dedicated to Shiva Mahadeva.

The Sadasiva manifestation of Shiva is carved in relief at the end of the north south axis. This colossal 20 feet high image of the three headed Shiva, Trimurthy is a magnificent one, considered to be a masterpiece of Indian art. This colossal image represents Panchamukha Shiva, only three faces of whom are carved into the wall and it demands immediate attention upon entering the temple.
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