GK
INDIAN CULTURE
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Lord Vishnu
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Lord Krishna
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Lord Shiva
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Lord Brahma
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Detailed explanation-1: -Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, the Elephanta Caves are a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. They are on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri, in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres east of Mumbai in the Indian state of Mahārāshtra.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Elephanta Caves are located on Elephanta Island in Mumbai also known as Gharapuri island. The Elephanta island is the glorious abode of Lord Shiva and an epitome of Hindu cave culture, consists of seven caves on an island in the Sea of Oman close to Mumbai.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Elephanta caves are a group of seven caves in total. Numerous sculptures and temples were discovered here. One among them is the Trimurti temple found in the first cave. This temple has a massive stone sculpture that represents three gods.