ELEPHANTA CAVES, MUMBAI

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Elephanta anciently known as Gharapuri, the island capital of Konkan Mauryas, is celebrated for its colossal image of Mahesa-murti with three heads each representing a different form.

in fact, there are seven caves out of which the most important is the Mahesa-murti cave.

The main body of the cave, excludin-g the porticos on the three open sides and the back isle, is 27 metres square and is supported by rows of six columns each.

Elephanta caves, Mumbai...

The gigantic figures of dvarapalas or doorkeepers here are very impressive.

There are sculptured compartments in this cave with remarkable images of ardhanarisvara, Kalyana-sundara Siva, Ravana lifting Kailasa,

Andhakari-murti (slaying of Andhaka demon) and Nataraja Siva.

THE SUN TEMPLE, KONARAK

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Kainapara of the Periplus (first century AD), is an important port of the Orissan coast. The most notable marvel of Orissan art is the stately Sun Temple.

Built in c.AD 1250, during the reign of the Eastern Ganga King Narasimhadeva-I (AD 1238-64), it was to enshrine an image of Sun (Arka), the patron deity of the place.

The entire complex was designed in the form of a huge chariot drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquisitely carved wheels.

The sanctum symbolises the majestic stride of the Sun-god and marks the culmination of the Orissan architectural style.

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The vimana of the deul has collapsed, while that of jagamohana and the nata-mandapa are better preserved,

The walls of the temple contain superb carving of divine, semi-divine, human and animal figures amidst floral and geometric ornamentations.

The vivacious kanyas and danseuse are remarkable for their sensuous modelling, pulsating with human emotions which are absorbed in a variety of gestures and rhythmic actions.

Such sculptures render the Orissan temple a class unto themselves.

Mighty simha-gajas welcome the visitor at the porches.

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