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
Stuck at home with loads of work, I am repeatedly heading to my comp to see the photos of my Shimla trip and sigh over all the beautiful sights.....
The mountains especially keep calling out, and I wish I could escape once again....
There is something about the sight of mountains, seemingly never-ending, especially in the winter mist, that seems to beckon...
But sigh! I am still stuck at home, looking for anything to take me away from all the work!
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The mountains especially keep calling out, and I wish I could escape once again....
There is something about the sight of mountains, seemingly never-ending, especially in the winter mist, that seems to beckon...
For more beautiful skies from around the world, go to Skywatch Friday
I know the feeling so well :D Loved the first one the most.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mridula! I love that one too :D
DeleteGreat sights freezed!
ReplyDeleteThanks Indrani!
DeleteShimla is always delightful!
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Absolutely, Renuka!
DeleteBeautiful shots. I love the way you captured the contours of the mountain range.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Carver!
DeleteAwesome clicks....
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