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
...in the toy train at Elephanta.
The toy train was a new addition since the last time I visited the caves, and it was supposed to be more of a joy ride than anything else.... We took the train one way for Samhith, and while returning, walked alongside, taking pictures!
I will be part of the Lavasa Women's drive 2011. The drive is in its 3rd edition, and this year, there will be 2011 women from different walks of life participating, and helping create awareness for early detection of breast cancer in women. This is the first time I shall be visiting Lavasa, so it is certain to be an interesting experience. Besides, there is also the wonderful chance of meeting other women bloggers, which surely will be the icing on the cake.
Have a wonderful weekend, and I will soon be back with my experiences to share with all of you!
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