GK
INDIAS HERITAGE
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Kerala
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Tamil Nadu
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Maharashtra
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Madhya Pradesh
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Elephanta Caves are located in Western India on Elephanta Island (otherwise known as the Island of Gharapuri), which features two hillocks separated by a narrow valley.
Detailed explanation-2: -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. The seven caves constitute one of the most striking collections of rock-cut style of architecture in India.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.