The Elephanta
Island is the site of the magnificent
Elephanta caves, containing beautiful
carvings, sculptures, and a temple to
the Hindu God, Lord Shiva. These caves
are thought to date back to the Silhara
kings belonging to the period between
9th - 12th centuries. With the Brahminical
resurgence during the reign of Gupta dynasty
in 3rd century AD, these great cave dedicated
to Lord Shiva exploded into existence
at Elephanta. Legends and history suggest
that the great warrior prince of Chalukya
dynasty Pulkesin ll raised the shrine
to celebrate his victory. Historians also
suggest that the Kalchuri King Krishnaraja
built these caves in 6th century AD.
PM: City tour of Mumbai city visiting
Prince of Wales Museum (closed on Mondays),
Fish Aquarium, Jain Temples, Hanging Gardens
on the slopes of Malabar Hills offering
nice view of Marine Lines and Chowpatty
Beach, Kamla Nehru Park and Marine drive.
Overnight in Mumbai.

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