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
What a week it has been!!! And this Friday, looking at a weekend which promises to be even more busy, I am reminded of the Friday evening we spent at the Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur. Here is a view from the fort....
On the right you can see the Amer Fort at the foothills and on the left the reservoir which provides water to the fort. and all around are the mighty Aravalli ranges. Is it any wonder that I wish I was there right now?
This is my entry for Skywatch Friday this week..... For more beautiful images from across the world, visit the Sky Watch Page.
On the right you can see the Amer Fort at the foothills and on the left the reservoir which provides water to the fort. and all around are the mighty Aravalli ranges. Is it any wonder that I wish I was there right now?
This is my entry for Skywatch Friday this week..... For more beautiful images from across the world, visit the Sky Watch Page.
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DeleteWhat a click, Anu! It captures the essence of Jaigarh.
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Thanks Raj!!
DeleteLovely, I remember being there. :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Mridula!!! I remember reading your posts on Jaipur and wishing I could go there soon!!! and the opportunity landed up so unexpectedly!
DeleteYou get great views from there. Lovely pic.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Indrani!!! the fort indeed has some amazing views! i couldnt stop clicking!
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Deletenice pic can u post some more pic of the fort
ReplyDeleteThanks Samaresh!!! have loads of pics to post.. just no time to write a post around the :D will do as soon as i can!
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Hope all else is well.. I love the pic of that fort... soooooooooo gorgeous!! Also, can you email me your postal address... please.. I got a postcard for you from Paris.. and now from Singapore.. Only problem.. I couldnt post it from destination coz I forgot to ask you for your postal address.. *smiles*.. forgetful me.. :-(
You take care .. and keep blogging..
Thanks so much, Patty!! sending u a mail with my address.. cant wait to receive the cards!!!! and it really doesnt matter where you send it from! that you remembered to get me one and send it absolutely thrills me!
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Thanks a lot, Supriya!!!
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DeleteWow ! That place looks so cool! Once we are back in India, your blog is going to one of my guiding lights for travelling around :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Shilpa! Will be glad to help out whenever u are back here!
DeleteI suppose to be going here this summer so I was just searching to see what it is about. Thank you for sharing I think it would be great to spend the summer in Jaipur.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mell, but summer can get really really hot in Jaipur... it is in our desert state after all.. so please do take care!
Deletestunning image anuradha ! your blog is great :) always wanted to visit rajasthan...on my wishlist
ReplyDeleteTHanks Shruti!! just checked out your blog too... and must say you have visited some wonderful places too!!
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