Monday, June 28, 2010

BOMBAY-ELEPHANTA CAVES


Boats at low tide. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India ( color)

Siva shrine, main Elephanta cave


Gangadhara (descent of the Ganges) sculpture, main Elephanta cave. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (color)

Gangadhara (descent of the Ganges) sculpture, main Elephanta cave.


Vistors in main cave, Elephanta Island. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (color)


Marriage of Shiva and Parvati. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (color)

Marriage of Shiva and Parvati.


Ardhanarishwar rock-carved sculpture, main Elephanta cave. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (color)

Ardhanarishwar rock-carved sculpture, main Elephanta cave


Lingam, Elephanta caves. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (color)


Lingam, Elephanta caves

The origins and interpretations of the Lingam are a subject of intense debate. According to one tradition, the Lingam represents the beginning-less and end-less Stambha pillar, suggesting the superiority and power of Shiva. Another theory suggests that the Lingam is a phallic symbol, though this explanation is disputed and most Hindus do not relate the Lingam to the phallus



1 comment:

shail said...

Nice article, may I know if its possible to get all avalable and possible photos of old archeological ruins like Elephanta, Kanheri and any other, if there're clicked? Can I be sent ? Kindly tell. Dr Shailesh. dr.shaileshg@gmail.com
Thanks.