Elephanta Caves
India
Date of Inscription: 1987
Criteria: (i)(iii) Maharashtra State, District Kolaba (Island of Elephanta) N18 58 00 E72 56 09 Ref: 244rev |
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Brief Description
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.
Trimurti: Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu
| Francesco Bandarin
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