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
Its been a month with no travel and no blogging either....And before I succumb to the travel itch, I keep reminding myself that I have lots yet to write about the last trip I took. Here is a glimpse of what comes next on the blog............
Mysore!!!
This was my first trip to the heritage city, and I loved the palace so much, we went there again and again!!!!
These photos, though, were clicked on my very first visit, within the span of a few minutes, as clouds gathered over the palace and then moved away as quickly as they came.... It made for a good photo-session, though!
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Great architecture.
ReplyDeleteYes, Jim, it is indeed great architecture.
DeleteYeah, I also went there last year. I didn't find Mysore Palace very impressive...but your photographs are nice!
ReplyDeleteThanks Renuka. Actually, both, samhith and I enjoyed the palace. we took a leisurely tour first and then went again and again to see the lighting and just enjoy the place.
DeleteHow dramatic and gorgeous!
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DeleteBeautiful photographs Anuradha.
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DeleteBeautiful Photographs Anuradha.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures. Mysore Palace is a great place to visit
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DeleteGreat photos and archidecture!Have a nice weekend!
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Beautiful place...
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I miss this city so much! Stayed here for a couple of years as a kid, and we went to the palace every weekend and yet never tired of it.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to Mysore yet. And am looking to travel virtually with you through your posts. I particularly liked the 3rd photo of the palace. It's a fantastic capture.
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