Saturday, July 19, 2014

India: Elephanta Caves

The 'City of Caves', on an island in the Sea of Oman close to Bombay, contains a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva. Here, Indian art has found one of its most perfect expressions, particularly the huge high reliefs in the main cave. source:whc.unesco.org
Inscribed: 1987

Postcard 1: Trimurthi


Postcard 2: Ganghadhar Shiva

Postcard 3: Mahesh

Postcard 4: Andakasura Vadh

Postcard 5: Ravana Shaking Kailasa

Postcard 6: Ardhanariswara Shiva

Postcard 7: Map of Island

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