There is something quite poetic about the idea of "crossing a sea, climbing a mountain, entering a cave" to see God. It is a journey across, upwards, and inwards, and the sculptures that await at the end are a magnificent reward.
First sighting of Elephanta Island. There are mangroves on the coast.In any case, Elephanta mirrors all of his contradictions with art that simply blows me away.
Panchamukha Shiva - Trimurti representing three aspects of Shiva
Panchamukha Shiva - Trimurti representing three aspects of Shiva
Ardhanarishwara - Shiva as Male and Female
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I dug up some more relevant info..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephanta_Caves
Do you have some more information on the history of these caves?
Do we know what the place was setup for? I actually went there when I was in Bombay. But, the caves themselves were closed when we went, for some reason. Or maybe I rushed through them :-)
I remember taking photographs next to a huge gun left over from British times.
After the yesterday's attack on Chadramohan, who has drawn the alleged 'vulgar' paintings of hindu deities, I am thinking that by the same logic these VHP buggers should be objecting the Kamasutra as well as the sexual poses of various stone arts in Ajanta and Ellora, or maybe in Elephanta too.
Kill 'em all.
Sambar, you asked 'what was it set up for?".
Elephanta is a Siva temple. It was set up for prayer. End of story :)
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