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00:00Elephanta Caves know history, architecture of this Anasco heritage.
00:10Elephanta Island in Mumbai.
00:12Elephanta Island, with its remarkable Hindu deity sculptures, is a historical heritage
00:17site of Mumbai.
00:202,200-year-old Elephanta Caves Mumbai's 2,200-year-old Elephanta Caves are
00:28a small island rich in ancient archaeological remains.
00:33A declared World Heritage Site, famous for its magnificent cave temples and Hindu deities,
00:39it's a World Heritage Site.
00:43Origin of the name Elephanta, located nine nautical miles from the gateway of India,
00:48it was named by the Portuguese.
00:52With marvelous cave architecture, ruled by Chalukyas and Gujarat Sultanate, the caves
00:58are masterpieces of ancient Indian rock-cut architecture.
01:05Sculptures of deities in the caves, the caves showcase stone carvings of Shiva Parvati,
01:10Ravana and other deities.
01:14Unique blend of Buddhist paintings, dating back to the 5th-6th century, is, the caves
01:20feature Hindu sculptures and Buddhist paintings.
01:25Who built Elephanta Caves?
01:27Historians believe the caves were built during the Chalukya and Rashtrakuta Empires.
01:34The Special Elephanta Festival A major tourist spot, the island hosts the
01:39Elephanta Festival, promoting Indian classical dance and music.
01:45Area of the island Located in the Arabian Sea, the island's
01:49area varies with the tides.