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The Elephanta caves are dedicated to which deity?1. Shiva2. Tirthankar Mahavir3. Vishnu4. Buddha

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Shiva

The correct answer is Shiva.

  • Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
  • The 'City of Caves', on an island in the Sea of Oman close to Bombay, contains a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva.
  • The Elephanta Caves are located in Western India on Elephanta Island (otherwise known as the Island of Gharapuri), which features two hillocks separated by a narrow valley.
  • The Elephanta Caves are considered to be a contribution by the Kalachuris and the latest rules to contribute were the Rashtrakutas.


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