Continuing with Mumbai, this article talks about the famous Elephanta Caves which is a world heritage site as well. This vast Hindu cave complex is shrouded in mystery over its foundation, dating and royal family who excavated these. There are theories from various scholars which are outlined in the article. Few salient features are:
- who excavated these caves - Konkan Mauryas/Badami Chalukyas/Kalchuris/Vakatakas/Rashtrakutas - When it was excavated - 520 CE/550 CE/6th century/8th century - Religious association - Pashupata/Lakulisha/normal Shaiva/Samarta - Trimurti sculpture - Mahadeva/Sadashiva/Hindu Triad