Historians says that this Elephanta Caves were built between mid-4th and 5th Century A.D.⛰️🐘🤯
However, archaeological remains reveals occupation from early 2nd Century B.C. ⚒️😲
Here, you will find 7 Caves 😃
And from this 7 Caves; 5 are dedicated to Lord Shiva and rest 2 Caves are dedicated to Gautam Buddha🧘🏻🕉️💫.
First, I went to Great Cave 1, where I have seen many beautiful Sculptures of Lord Shiva🕉️🔱.
Second, I went to Cave 2 via passage by Cave 1💃😇.
This first and second caves are internally connected with each other🔗.
In Cave 3, you will see 6 pillars at the entrance🏛️.
Cave 4 has 3 small rooms🤸.
Cave 5 is unfinished and have no artistic remnants⚒️.
Cave 6 and Cave 7 are two Buddhist Caves and from historians’ point of view, it seems that Buddhist were the first occupant of this Elephanta Island🪷☸️.
Many art works including Stone Elephant and Stone Horse were stolen by Portuguese and Britishers form here🐘🐎.
The real name of this island is Gharapuri which means Village of Caves in Marathi Language⛰️🏞️.
How you liked all the history about this Island🤔?
I am hoping you loved it as I am also very fond of ancient historical places 😍😃.
Let’s meet in next episode tomorrow on my 64th Day blog of My Solo Travel Journey 🧚♀️😇.
Till then, click the link below to the Wonderful Elephanta Caves and know its History in My Vlog on my YouTube channel @shrutisfairytales ❤️👇🏻.