Elephanta is famous for the magnificent Great Cave. But there are also other caves here that are not in great shape. One among them is Cave No. 4 built anytime between 6th and 7th century A.D.
It has a portico in front of the cave with several entrances. On either side of central entrance there was probably a chapel or room with pillars in front. The central entrance on the portico leads to a damaged shrine.
The shrine door has door-keepers at each side, leaning on dwarfs, with door-keepers and demons on the jamb and architrave. The shrine is a plain room 6 m deep by 6 m wide with a low altar, holding a Shiva Linga.
It has a portico in front of the cave with several entrances. On either side of central entrance there was probably a chapel or room with pillars in front. The central entrance on the portico leads to a damaged shrine.
The shrine door has door-keepers at each side, leaning on dwarfs, with door-keepers and demons on the jamb and architrave. The shrine is a plain room 6 m deep by 6 m wide with a low altar, holding a Shiva Linga.
It's really sad to see the state of the caves...somehow I have never been to the caves though I love so close by...
ReplyDeletewonderful photos from Elephenta
ReplyDeletefascinating!
ReplyDeleteReally interesting place, nice of you to share!
ReplyDeleteWonderful perspective on the cave!
ReplyDeleteI like the first photograph BEST because there are people in the image.
ReplyDeleteThe second photo does peak an interest wondering what is behind the doorway. Interesting photos this week. Thanks for posting.
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Fascinating. Never knew about this.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful :)
ReplyDeleteI've another regret, I was in Bombay but i never made it to Elephanta... I made a big mistake by not making a trip there.. those are magnificent and amazing.. The artists build them without any modern high end instruments...
ReplyDeletereally nice :)
ReplyDeleteNice images.
ReplyDeletewow! you included a bit of the rock formation, fantastic
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Wow, it looks like an amazing area!
ReplyDeleteThings like this are so amazing to me.
ReplyDeleteFascinating caves!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique looking cave.
ReplyDeleteSo fascinating !
ReplyDeleteWhat is in the cave ?
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You can see the massive size of the caves in that first photo. I am a bit claustrophobic, so I don't think I'd venture inside. Is it safe to enter or dangerous if the stone is crumbling?
ReplyDeleteThe door to the past.
ReplyDeleteI always learn about something new here. What an intriguing place to visit.
ReplyDeleteThat's a really interesting cave. I have never ever been to any caves. Someday I'd like to see one in person. Nice post.
ReplyDeleteVery majestic, even if not in the best shape!
ReplyDeleteNice one, Rajesh!
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that the cave in ruins jolts me. nice capture
ReplyDeletefab pictures...
ReplyDeleteI'm planning to visit this place from years :(
ReplyDeleteLovely photos