The Elephanta Caves form a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva; UNESCO has designated them as a World Heritage Site. [1][2][3] They are located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri (literally meaning "the city of caves "), [4] in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The island, about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) west of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port, features five Hindu caves , a few Buddhist stupa mounds that date ... Browse 488 elephanta caves photos and images available, or search for elephanta caves mumbai to find more great photos and pictures. Elephanta Caves , Mumbai: Book Your Tickets & Tours of Elephanta Caves at Best Price Only on Thrillophilia. See Reviews, Articles & Photos before Visiting. Elephanta Caves Images · Download free stock photos , transparent PNGs, HD backgrounds & mobile wallpapers. Discover high quality design resources including vector graphics, PSD mockups and creative fonts. Browse beautiful illustrations & original artworks.