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Detailed explanation-1: -Organized by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), Elephant Festival is one of the renowned and celebrated festivals in Mumbai. It is held at Elephanta Island in Mumbai, right next to Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and promotes tourism and culture.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Elephanta Caves are a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. They are on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri (literally “the city of caves"), in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of Mumbai in the Indian state of Mahārāshtra.

Detailed explanation-3: -Elephanta Island, Hindi Gharapuri (“Fortress City”), island located in Mumbai (Bombay) Harbour of the Arabian Sea, about 6 miles (10 km) east of Mumbai and 2 miles (3 km) west of the mainland coast of Maharashtra state, western India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Every year, as Shivratri draws closer, the majestic ruins of Elephanta Caves are lit up to serve as a dynamic backdrop for the two-day Elephanta Festival. The UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring rock art linked to Shiva’s cult, turns into a stage where classical dances and music of India are exhibited and celebrated.

Detailed explanation-5: -The caves of Ellora Elephanta were built by the Rashtrakuta rulers. They have been built by cutting the walls of high basalt steep rock walls. There are about 34 caves which are located 30 km away from the district in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state, These are declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.