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The Elephanta Caves

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
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5 Things To Do in Udaipur


Udaipur is the lake city of Rajasthan.  Most of the state might be a desert, but Udaipur, with its five huge interconnected lakes is blessed with not just a perennial water supply, but the lakes also keep the city and its environment cool, even in the sweltering heat of summer! The city draws not just crowds of tourists coming from across the world for a glimpse of its magnificent palaces, but also droves of migratory birds drawn by the lakes! The city is thus an interesting blend of history and nature, well worth a leisurely visit. 



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Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

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  1. PtjosephrosaJanuary 14, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Very interesting article and a beautiful photo.

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  2. Anu ShankarJanuary 15, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Thanks a lot!

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  3. Mridula DJanuary 17, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Just came back from Bhubneshwar and catching up on posts. Loved the Darter one.

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  4. Anu ShankarJanuary 19, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Thanks, Mridula! loved ur Bhubaneshwar pics! wonder when i will be able to go there....

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  5. Lake Palace UdaipurMarch 12, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    I like your blog it’s look nice and attractive. I visited many places in world with my family and friends and always have get new experiences with that trips which i have many photos as memories of it in my album and heart touching photos are always with me. Udaipur is very nice and beautiful place with interesting information. I always keep in touch with your blog and going to bookmark also.
    Thanks

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  6. Explore IndiaApril 14, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    All the city of Rajasthan are famous for its forts and havelies. I think only kings from Rajasthan were interested in building forts not others

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    1. Anuradha ShankarApril 14, 2013 at 9:18 PM

      Rajasthan is indeed famous for its forts and havelis, but its not true that no one else built forts. there are forts all over India, some even more beautiful than those in Rajasthan.

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