It
consists of 7 caves of which one is the most seen. It is the one with
Trimurthi. These caves go back from 6-8th century A.D.
This article briefly
tells you about the caves. Elephanta is about a 1.5 hour boat drive from Mumbai.
Keep a day to see. Lots of places to eat there.
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article was first published in the August 2016 issue of Tattvaloka,
the Splendour of Truth. Tattvaloka is
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Also see albums
1. Elephanta
Festival
2. Ellora Cave no 29 is like Elephanta, see cave no 29