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Elephanta Caves.

Mumbai India 18° N · 72° E

Elephanta Caves, also known as the Kanheri Caves, are rock-cut monuments in Mumbai, India, dating back to the 1st century BCE. These caves served as Buddhist viharas (monasteries) and are located within Sanjay Gandhi National Park.

Nestled within the lush expanses of Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai, India, the Kanheri Caves, also known as the Path to Caves, offer a captivating…

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Elephanta Caves
Elephanta Caves · Mumbai
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