Destination : Elephanta Cave Mumbai

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After a long time me and my family plan to go for travel. we decided to go historical or ancient places. In India a lot of monument famous, but rarely known about Elephanta cave. So we choose to go elephanta.

How to go Elephanta ?

Gateway of India is the popular place of Mumbai. The Caves closed on Monday.The ferry ticket counter found nearby and collect the ticket. The price of ticket is 120Rs of return ticket . they take 10 Rs. inside the boat to sit on the upper deck. The ferry leaves from gateway of india to elephanta first ferry at 9 AM and the last is at 2 PM and after every 30 minutes you will get boat. similarly the ferry timetable from elephanta the first return boat at 12 PM and last is at 5.30 PM and you will find after every 30 minute return boat in between.

The boat will reach you at the jetty. The cave is a kilometers’ walk from the jetty.There is a small toy train from the jetty to the base of the hill.The entry fee Rs.5. Instead of you need to climb the 120 steps to the hill. There is also chair car service available.

Elephanta is an island in Arabian Sea , be located in stark contrast with very busy Mumbai city.

The name was given by the Portuguese as there was a large elephant sculpture in the island, when it was held by them. This is also called as Gharapuri. The island is familiar for the 7th century caves with boldly executed allegorical themes.

The most authentic of the theories says that Elephanta caves were accomplished during the period 450 to 750 AD. The warrior king Pulakesin II of the Chalukyas of Badami dynasty, is attributed with commissioning of a significant portion of the caves.  

Elephant Island appeared down the authorization of at least half a dozen powers that ruled this region over the centuries.That include the Mauryas of Konkan, Trikutakas , Chalukyas of Badami, Silaharas, Rashtrakutas , Kalyani Chalukyas , Yadavas of Deogiri, Shahi dynasty of Gujarat , the Portuguese , the Marathas and also the British.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park | Borivali National Park | Mumbai |

 

Entrance | Image Source : wikipedia.org

Sanjay Gandhi National Park, located in the northern part of Mumbai, is a remarkable wilderness area that offers a haven for nature enthusiasts within the bustling city. Here are some aspects and highlights of the park:

1. The park is renowned for having a wide range of plants and animals. Numerous mammal, bird, reptile, and butterfly species call it home. Draw attention to the wide variety of wildlife that may be found here, such as deer, macaques, langurs, leopards, and several bird species.

Kanheri Caves

1. Kanheri Caves: The historic Kanheri Caves, a collection of prehistoric rock-cut caves and monasteries that date to the first century BCE, are located within the park. These caverns were a significant hub for Buddhist study and have elaborate carvings and statues of Buddha.

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3. Nature Trails: There are numerous hiking and nature trails in Sanjay Gandhi National Park that lead through thick woods, hills, and streams. Emphasize these routes and provide details about their degrees of difficulty, beautiful vistas, and wildlife sightings along the way.

Image source : wikipedia.org

Image source : wikipedia.org

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Famous Siddhvinayak Temple Mumbai

 

Shree Siddhvinayak | Image Resource : flickr.com

The Shree Siddhvinayak Temple is a Hindu holy place devoted to Lord Shri Ganesha. This temple is most popular temple in the country and  daily this temple visited by thousands of devotees from different caste and background.

It is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra , Near Dadar railway station.  From Dadar West Railway Station you can walk or can get Bus Nos. 165, 172 and 151 to go to Siddivinayak temple.

The temple has a little passage with the grave for Ganesha. The woody gates to the workplace are molded with photos of the Ashtavinayaka. The inner shelter of the temple is ovelayed with gold, and the central bronze is of Ganesha. In seedling, there is a Hanuman mandir also.

The Siddhivinayak Mandir enlarged in distinction to little, mini place of devotion to the marvelous Temple that twist now day in more recent half of the 22th century. Not only politicians but also Actors attracted towards temple fascinated and who visit to hunt for the dedications of Lord Ganpati.

Siddhivinayak is femous for “Navasacha Ganapati” or “Navasala Pavanara Ganapati”.

On Tuesday , Temple crowded by people. On  Sankashti Chaturthi day , there is a like festival.