The Elephanta Caves , located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri, about 11 Km off the coast of the Gateway of India, Mumbai, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A visit to these caves, excavated probably in the 6 th century CE, is awe-inspiring, and also thought-provoking. Over the years, I have visited the caves a number of times, and also attended a number of talks by experts in the fields of art, history and archaeology on the caves. Together, they help me understand these caves, their art, and the people they were created for, just a little bit better. Every new visit, every new talk, every new article I read about the caves, fleshes out the image of what the island and the caves would have been like, at their peak. I last wrote about the caves on this blog, in 2011, almost exactly 11 years ago. Since then, my understanding of the caves has, I would like to think, marginally improved. Hence this attempt to write a new and updated post, trying to bring to life, the caves of Elephan
The Sunset at Alibag....
This was one of the pics we took on our visit to Alibag last year, and I especially love this one... esp since there is a couple in the frame against the backdrop of the setting sun.... romantic, wouldn't you say??? And for those of you who like to look further, there is a small bird there too.....
Oh ya! I saw the bird too!! Very beautiful take!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely shot Anu... i saw the birdie on left before reading ur note... :D
ReplyDeleteromantic picture :)
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Isabella
like a golden empire it is! very nice!
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely sunset.
ReplyDelete@Bhavesh: Thanks... knew u would spot it!!
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@Sri: Thanks... yes, it is..absolutely!
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Beautiful and romantic photo. More than 20 years ago we were in Mumbai and our hotel was right across from the Arabian Sea. it was a memorable trip!
ReplyDeleteooh, i love sunsets like these, romantic but wistful, and yes, i do catch that tiny lil bird on the side. ^0^
ReplyDelete@commonweeder:Thanks a lot.... WoW! a room facing the sea in Mumbai? Must have been great!!! I love going to the sea face.. its always feels so calm and peaceful inspite of all the crowd and noise....
ReplyDelete@Arabesque:Thanks...... glad u found the bird :)
ReplyDeleteI too saw the birdie. Good shot.
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What a gorgeous sunset. I love the couple walking along the beach.
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lovely shot!! good frame, the color of sky, the reflection in wet sand.. beautiful..
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