Siva shrine, main Elephanta cave
Gangadhara (descent of the Ganges) sculpture, main Elephanta cave.
Marriage of Shiva and Parvati.
Ardhanarishwar rock-carved sculpture, main Elephanta cave
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
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