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elephanta caves
Posted June 19, 2006 at 07:36 PM by
While in Mumbai, you should also take the opportunity to take a boat out to the nearby Elephanta caves located on Elephanta Island. The caves have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The caves have been hewn from solid rock, into the mountain, and date back to the kings of the 9th-13th centuries. Of the sculptures of the [...]
badami
Posted June 20, 2006 at 04:27 PM by
Badami is a town in Karnataka that was founded by an early ruler of the Chalukya dynasty. It is known for its rock-cut cave temples. There are many caves, mainly dedicated to Vishnu, with a few dedicated to Shiva, one for Buddha, and one for the Jain Tirthankars to display the religious tolerance of the leaders. They are displays of the [...]
