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Elephanta CavesArchive of news articles on external web sites. For mongabay-specific articles, please see http://www.mongabay.com/xml-list.htmlHinduIt is strange to visit the Elephanta caves and see no elephant standing ... So why is it called Elephanta caves? About seven km off the Mumbai coast in the ... Elephanta Caves should be restored in one go: Intach - Feb 11, 2008 Daily News & AnalysisThe state government's decision to replace Indian National Trust For Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach) with another agency for the development of Elephanta ... Galileo-Express TravelWorld Awards 2007 given away - Dec 2, 2007 Expressindia.comReferring to the Elephanta caves, Patel said that the problem is that of lack of connectivity. “We should upgrade the boats that go to the Elephanta caves. ... The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Apr 2, 2006 Chandigarh TribuneThe Maharashtra Tourism Department has adopted the Trimurti statue of the Elephanta caves as its logo. But little has been done to ensure that the ... Boat owners left high and dry - Dec 17, 2008 Daily News & Analysis..."I have seen the Elephanta Caves in several brochures. And I am going to see it personally. But I am more keen to take a closer look at the Taj," said an ... Maharashtra government to set up infrastructural facilities in... - Jun 22, 2009 HospitalityBizIndiaThe Maharashtra Government intends to lay down a road connecting Elephanta Caves to Mumbai, to develop the caves as a tourist destination. ... Heritage focus - Jun 16, 2005 Indian ExpressThe message from your article regarding the Elephanta caves is shocking ('Elephanta ... The Elephanta caves are among the architectural “jewelsâ€? of India. ... India's Promise Travelog - Gallery 13 - Apr 21, 2007 PBSInside the Caves: A carving of Shiva found inside the Elephanta Caves. Inside the Caves 2: Another carving inside the Elephanta Caves. ... The yacht club - Mar 14, 2008 LivemintNow weekends are spent exploring the bay, at the Elephanta Caves and speeding ... He takes the 35 feet cabin cruiser out to the Elephanta Caves for a Sunday ... Cave of good hope - Dec 18, 2007 Mumbai PlusesDalvi recalled that it was a particular visit to Elephanta caves that changed his perception about Indian cultural heritage. “I still remember the day when ... Elephanta cave-in - Jun 14, 2005 Indian ExpressMUMBAI, JUNE 13 The complicated maths of their mandala pattern is not the Elephanta Caves' foremost enigma. Because 6th century architects didn't contend ... ASI grapples with lack of funds, shortage of staff - Oct 11, 2007 Expressindia.comAnd to tackle the problem of inferior stone and defaced carvings, the ASI has planned to use the guniting method—also used at Elephanta caves and Bijapur's ... Just the facts - Feb 7, 2009 Toronto StarMumbai is very much a ``now'' city, but just a short boat ride away there is a bit of the India that is forever – the Elephanta Caves ... Reporter's Diary - Dec 11, 2006 The HinduThe tour by an exclusive train would cover Hyderabad (Ramoji Film City and Golkonda Fort), Aurangabad (Ellora and Ajanta caves), Mumbai (Elephanta Caves and ... Local film majors make a Bollywood movie in India - The Boston Globe - Jul 16, 2006 Boston Globe...``I wanted to shoot a scene inside Elephanta Caves , a famous site on an island near Mumbai," Kahn said, ``but after multiple e-mails with my contacts in ... Decline in foreign tourist arrivals - Dec 5, 2009 The HinduTHE HINDU Tourists on their way to Elephanta Caves near Mumbai. File Photo: KR Deepak. Foreign tourist arrivals continued to dip with 5.18 lakh tourists ... The other side of Mumbai - Aug 23, 2005 Times Online...the Prince of Wales Museum, Victoria Terminus and Elephanta Caves, I preferred to use my guides to get a glimpse of Mumbai that most don't see. ... By: Mary Gostelow - Nov 27, 2008 Kiwi Collection - Kiwi CollectionIf you do want to venture out, one popular trip is an hour-long cruise, in the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Mumbai's own 12-seat boat, to the Elephanta Caves, ... Map products to benefit tourism, business sectors - Feb 11, 2006 The HinduOld Goa, Ajanta, Ellora and Elephanta Caves, and Pattadakal in Belgaum district of Karnataka, detailed maps have been included separately. ... ASI ropes in PSU majors to spruce up heritage sites - Nov 27, 2005 Times of IndiaWarangal Fort, and Hampi, SAIL will be looking after Lodhi Gardens and Elephanta Caves. "Earlier, we had allowed corporates like the Taj Group ... More than just a bright idea - Aug 11, 2009 Sydney Morning HeraldIts solar-powered LED technology will be used to help light up Elephanta Caves, a small Indian village just off the coast of Mumbai. ... Art spanning three generations - Dec 10, 2009 The Hindu...sat in front of the sculptures and frescoes of Ajanta, Ellora, Hampi, Badami, the Elephanta Caves, Mamallapuram and Thanjavur, to sketch and paint. ... Wonder kid! 5-year-old girl swims 36km in 12hrs - Mar 18, 2005 Times of IndiaLast month, Sanika swam from the Elephanta Caves to theGateway of India in 4 hours 32 minutes. She was introduced to the sport about a year-and-a-half ago ... Mumbai's entrance -the 'Gateway' to be more tourist-friendly - Mar 4, 2007 HinduCurrently boats leave from the Gateway for the Elephanta caves, the Murud-Janjira sea resort, and the satellite residential area of Alibagh. ... Flamingo site in peril near Mumbai - Aug 6, 2006 The HinduAs the Elephanta Caves are situated about 3 km from the proposed sea link, the Archaeological Survey of India too needed to give a no objection certificate ... SriLankan Airlines offers free IPL tickets for travellers - May 13, 2008 HinduSriLankan Holidays has also included a tour of historic Elephanta Caves, its General Manager Amith Sumanapala said. "SriLankan Holidays is thrilled to give ... My kind of town - May 3, 2006 Telegraph.co.ukElephanta Caves on an island just off the coast. The 16th-century rock-cut cave temples are superb, and the ferry trip is fun too. Sunbathing. ... Motifs with a motive - Jan 25, 2007 The HinduFor Shiva's illustration Sonali was inspired by the sculpture of Shiva in the Elephanta caves. But her favourite illustration is the razai box. ... Police complex may run into CST heritage wall - Jan 18, 2005 Times of IndiaCST station is the second world heritage site in Mumbai after the Elephanta Caves complex. A multi-storied structure in the vicinity of the CST, ... Western Railway gets its first motorwoman - Sep 14, 2009 Times of IndiaBut in the coming days, she intends to make some trips to Mahalaxmi and Siddhivinayak temples and the Elephanta Caves. But WR's first motorwoman still does ... MBA Class of 2008 - May 1, 2008 BusinessWeekIndia was a glorious country to visit; the Taj Mahal and Elephanta Caves took our breath away, but ultimately it was the people at the companies we visited ... 'Everything is so magical in India' - Oct 15, 2006 Times of IndiaNarrating her recent visit to the Elephanta caves, Florine describes how a parrotseller coaxed her to buy his birds when she wanted to portray him in her ... When East wooed West - Aug 18, 2007 Daily News & Analysis...'Marigold' has all this and more including dancing on Goan beaches and a quick trip to the Elephanta caves under the guise of seeing Mumbai. ... Moves on for World Heritage status for Edakkal Caves - Jul 9, 2005 Newindpress on SundayThe other prominent sites enjoying WH status in India are the following: Ajantha (200 BC to 100 BC), Ellora (600 - 1000 AD), Elephanta Caves (all in ... They'll check out Mumbai between sangeet and pheras! - Apr 16, 2006 Times of IndiaIt has also been suggested that the guests visit the Elephanta Caves. The icing on the cake was Anisha's Kathak performance at the sangeet on Friday night. The multiplex boom sweeps India - Jan 24, 2007 RediffHe was not going to miss Juhu [ Images ] beach (the hills here are as beautiful) or weekend trips to Elephanta caves (Ellora caves are just 35 km from ... Advani praises Gandhi, Vivekananda - Oct 8, 2006 Times of India..."When I first came to Mumbai several decades ago, I was asked if I would like to visit any of the tourist attractions like the Elephanta caves. ... Happier stopover - Jun 21, 2005 Indian Express...just the most famous and visited among this country's monuments — from the Taj Mahal to Hampi, from the Elephanta caves to Khajuraho's Chandela temples. ... Bihar-bound passengers stranded at CST due to protests in their state - Oct 23, 2008 Indian ExpressWe just came here to see Gateway of India, Elephanta caves and other prominent places. We have heard about the tension prevailing in the city,â€? said Prasad ... Mumbai juggles tradition with modern life - Nov 29, 2009 Victoria Times Colonist...sky rail; even an ambitious sea-link route that threatens to steal the thunder from its heritage neighbour in the Arabian Sea, the Elephanta Caves. ... Jungfrau Railway invited to set up operations in Maharashtra - Sep 23, 2008 Bombay NewsThe state also has several world heritage sites, including the Ajanta-Ellora Caves near Aurangabad and the Elephanta Caves, on an isle in the Arabian Sea ... Photography and friendship go hand in hand at Mumbai's camera clubs - Apr 17, 2009 LivemintThey do this voluntarily, some coming from as far away as Nerul for gatherings in Colaba's Sagar Upavan, Mahim Nature Park or Elephanta Caves, and they tend ... Picture perfect - Dec 15, 2005 Pay-Per-View - The Hindu - Factiva, from Dow JonesNedunchelian D has captured the exotic sculptures from the Elephanta caves in Ajanta and Ellora, the majestic trimurthi and the ardhanarishwar in all their ... Ray of hope for Elephanta residents - Nov 20, 2007 Daily News & AnalysisOver 300 families on the island of Gharapuri, home to the Elephanta Caves nearby, still grapple with acute power shortage, as electricity generated by the ... This January, it is curtains for city's cultural festivals - Jan 4, 2009 Daily News & Analysis...around the first week of the year, is usually followed by a three-day long event that celebrated the city's dance and heritage at the Elephanta Caves. ... Intach gets a week to file Elephanta report - Feb 8, 2008 Daily News & Analysis...action against Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach) for not completing restoration work of Elephanta caves near Uran in time. ... 3 consortiums shortlisted for sea-bridge project - Aug 3, 2006 Hindu Business LineSince the Elephanta Caves are about three km from the proposed sea link, the Archaeological Survey of India has also given a no-objection certificate. ... ASHOK MALIK Posted: Jun 19, 2005 at 0224 hrs IST - Jun 19, 2005 Indian Express...from Konark's Sun Temple to Mumbai's Elephanta Caves. Tomorrow we bring you the first of the two good news stories, from Ajanta and Ellora. ... Indian heritage architecture is "nobody's baby" - Jul 1, 2009 Sin Chew Jit PohIn Mumbai alone, a city of 18 million people and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites--the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Elephanta Caves--the restoration of ... Yatchs by the bay - May 4, 2007 Daily News & Analysis...sheds his doctor's coat and puts on his casuals and set sails with his family to Mandwa, Alibaug or the Elephanta caves on his 27 feet yacht Mystique. ... Why I make the journey back to 'My Mumbai' - Dec 26, 2008 RediffOnce in Mumbai, I read those words over and over again as I loitered around watching colourful boats set sail for Elephanta Caves. ... The Little Brave Heart - Oct 18, 2005 Daily News & AnalysisThe shouts by the boat-men asking for the passengers for a sea cruise and to Elephanta caves suddenly went silent. The Pune lad refused to return. ... Naik keen on Belapur to Gateway water link - Nov 6, 2007 Expressindia.comBut a private service still exists from CBD Belapur to Elephanta caves. “Thane creek was used for navigation, especially from Kalyan to Vasai, ... The Hindu Business Line - Jan 12, 2006 Hindu Business LineIt has ancient history as well, the Kanheri and Elephanta caves and the Banganga Lake at Walkeshwar. It has Bollywood, which is now an international asset. ... Baby's day out in Mumbai? Where are the options? - Jun 18, 2006 Daily News & AnalysisThey visited the Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, local malls, Chowpatty and Juhu beach, Marine Drive, Hanging Gardens and the Prithvi children's festival ... Five-year tax holiday to boost hospitality, tourism sectors - Mar 7, 2008 Hindu Business LineUNESCO-declared heritage sites like Ajanta, Ellora, the Sanchi Buddhist temples, the Hampi temples in Karnataka, and the Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra have ... Mumbai cruise terminal looks for consultants: Rediff.com India News - Nov 5, 2005 RediffA marina to serve small crafts for short cruise to Elephanta Caves and Mandwa may also be provided along the trestle. The facilities will comprise of a ... Elephanta Island - The Abode of Shiva - Oct 22, 2007 Daijiworld.comTaking into account the historical and artistic significance of the temple complex of the Elephanta Caves, the United Nations, Educational, Scientific and ... School students set out to bring smiles on the faces of theunfortunate... - Nov 4, 2008 Daily News & AnalysisVisits to places like Elephanta caves and some artist's studios, helped them get inspired and think out of the box while working on their art works." ... Monumental tragedy - Jun 24, 2005 Indian ExpressLook at the sorry state of our temples, the smelly Elephanta Caves, the forts in ruins. I am not sure if the government can ever protect or care for these ... 'Zoo authorities should ensure that the animals don't rust' - Aug 24, 2006 Daily News & AnalysisIn the grounds to the east of the museum is the giant statue of an elephant, brought originally from the Elephanta Caves. The zoo should increase the size ... Nani drove a tum-tum in Worli - Jan 20, 2008 Daily News & AnalysisHanging out with friends, getting a haircut at the Taj, window shopping around Kala Ghoda, taking a boat out to Elephanta caves, or just aimlessly wandering ... Workshop on managing heritage sites begins - Aug 19, 2005 Hindu Business LineMumbai itself has two inscribed World Heritage sites - the Elephanta Caves and Chhatrapati Shivaji Station (Victoria Terminus). ... India's incredible diversity attracts tourists - Oct 1, 2009 MerinewsMost frequented places in India are the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Mysore palace, Elephanta Caves, palaces in Jaipur, India Gate, Red Fort and Ellora caves. ... Visual treat - Nov 4, 2006 FrontlineThe Elephanta Caves on the Elephanta Island, 11 km from Mumbai, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and have been a commercial, military and religious centre ... In CST attack, tour guide loses her home, livelihood - Dec 6, 2008 Indian Express...months ago that she fixed her rate--Rs 500 and a meal for a full guided tour of Dhobi Talao, Walkeshwar temple, Horniman Circle or even Elephanta Caves. ... Darkness dawns on city's lighthouses - Sep 3, 2005 Daily News & AnalysisRock lighthouse near the Gateway of India, and the one on Kennery island (now known as the Kanhoji Angre Dweep), to the south of the Elephanta Caves. ... Foreign tourists inflow hit by terror attacks: Maha minister - Jan 1, 2009 Zee News...to the Deccan Odyssey luxury trains and curbs have been imposed on boats going in the night to the Elephanta caves near Mumbai, the minister said. ... Fantastic five - Jan 20, 2008 Expressindia.comThe great elephant sculpture in stone, from the Elephanta caves, stands a few steps from the threshold. Just in case the museum doesn't hold your interest, ... 'Without Shakti, Shiva is a shava' - Oct 14, 2005 Daily News & AnalysisSculptures of this form of Shiva are found at sites across India, including the Elephanta Caves," she adds. The more common Shiva linga, a phallic symbol, ... A conservationist 'with an attitude' - Jan 12, 2008 Daily News & AnalysisAfter all, it is Tasneem who restored the main Elephanta Caves, who introduced Prince Charles to the CST and who is monitoring the restoration of the ... Learning to honour time - Mar 15, 2008 Daily News & AnalysisMumbai has the unique distinction of having two World Heritage Sites within it -- the Elephanta Caves (6-7th Century AD) and the 19th century Gothic ... In Dharavi, a celebration of dreams unlimited - May 12, 2008 Expressindia.comBut, there have been times when the city's habits of throwing garbage “even at places like Elephanta cavesâ€? have puzzled Johanna Olsson (24). ... 10 places to get cosy in Mumbai - Nov 23, 2008 Daily News & AnalysisAlibaug, Manori, Madh Island and Elephanta caves are good options. If any of your close friends is away, both of you can have the entire flat to yourself, ... Industry not excited over 5-year tax holiday for star hotels - Mar 1, 2008 Hindu Business LineUNESCO declared sites such as Ajanta/Ellora, Sanchi Buddhist temples, Hampi temples in Karnataka and Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra have a crying need for ... Bihar-bound passengers stranded at CST due to protests in their state - Oct 23, 2008 Indian ExpressWe just came here to see Gateway of India, Elephanta caves and other prominent places. We have heard about the tension prevailing in the city,â€? said Prasad ... Elephanta Cave festival wows Maharashtrians - Feb 17, 2008 Newindpress on SundayThe Elephanta Caves was earlier known as Gharapuri. This land was renamed Elephanta by the Portuguese, after the majestic carved elephant on this island. ... Facts about India - Jun 10, 2008 BuzzleSome of the monuments that are included under this category are the Ajanta Caves, Elephanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Taj Mahal, the various beautiful churches ... Education low on itinerary during Edison's trip to India - Mar 12, 2009 Scarlet Scuttlebutt - Scarlet Scuttlebutt...visiting the Taj Mahal and the Elephanta Caves, and snapping up goodies like jewelry and rugs. All told, the sightseeing lasted for one full week. ... Zee 24 Taas celebrates Maharashtra's heritage - Dec 24, 2008 afaqs!Ramtek Temple, Murund Janjira, Sindhudurga Fort, Elephanta Caves, Mahalaxmi Temple, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Raigad Fort and Bibi Ka Maqbara. ... Zee 24 Taas to honour Maharashtra's heritage - Dec 22, 2008 Indiantelevision.comShaniwarwada, Pratapgad Fort and Ramtek Temple to Murund Janjira, Sindhudurga Fort, Elephanta Caves, Mahalaxmi Temple, Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, ... Brits boost international arrivals to Maharashtra - Apr 7, 2008 easier.com...mountain ranges and four UNESCO World Heritage sites including the historic caves at Ajanta & Ellora, Elephanta Caves and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. ... The Peninsula On-line: Qatar's leading English Daily - Jul 5, 2009 Peninsula On-lineIn Mumbai alone, a city of 18 million people and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites — the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Elephanta Caves — the restoration of ... The Surajkund fair - Mar 11, 2006 Frontline...gate modelled on a famous monument from the showcased State architects had designed a replica of the Trimurti from the world-renowned Elephanta caves. ... Edison school district's India trip cost $62K, included 13 educators - Mar 1, 2009 myCentralJersy.comBesides visiting one school and the US Consulate, they also visited tourist spots such as the Hanging Gardens and the Elephanta Caves, Mishra said. ... Asia View from the crew.(Interview)(Brief article) - Jun 16, 2006 Free with registration - Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland - AccessMyLibrary.comA boat ride through the lovely historical Elephanta Caves, which have images of gods and goddesses carved into the walls, is an incredible experience. ... Discounted Trips, Through Cheap Flights To Top Indian Destinations! - Jan 4, 2006 BuzzleThe Juhu Beach, Fashion Streets, Elephanta Caves, Marine Drive, Gateway of India and Flora Fountain are its major attractions. Enjoy the throbbing pace of ... The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | 7days | Eye on England - Jul 6, 2008 Calcutta TelegraphThis took me back to the Elephanta Caves, a short boat ride from Mumbai, which houses a famous carving of Ardhanarishwara — half Shiva, half Parvati. ... OUTBOUND TOUR OPERATORS TO INDIA - Apr 15, 2008 Eye For TravelWe specialized in Mumbai-Harbour Boat Cruises and Elephanta caves Island cruises from City. We are proud to own very good relationship with major Hotels in ... Mumbai's New Year bash: 30 mins - Dec 25, 2008 Calcutta TelegraphAs many as 98 boats are registered under the Boat Owners' Association, which operates ferry services to the Elephanta Caves, Rewas and Mandwa on the Alibaug ... FOCUS: CENTRAL RAILWAY - Jul 16, 2005 FrontlineWith this prestigious membership CST joins the ranks of 788 other sites including Macchu Pichu, Angkor Wat, the Elephanta Caves, Ajanta and Ellora and the ... HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU, INDIA! - Jan 17, 2008 Calcutta TelegraphWhen in Mumbai, a trip to the Gateway of India and the Elephanta caves is imperative. As is scouring Chor Bazaar for a cheap deal. ... 'Corporates owe a lot to all stakeholders' - May 28, 2006 Financial ExpressWe are also exploring the possibility of participating in the preservation of Elephanta Caves in Mumbai. Some of our other activities include providing ... Mumbai a melting pot - Jun 1, 2008 Virginia Business MagazineSome boats go to Elephanta Caves on Gharapuri Island. The 1200-year-old, rock-cut temple features sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses. ... Mumbai attack takes heavy toll on Taj neighbourhood - Dec 19, 2008 A Pakistan NewsThe number of trips for Elephanta caves have come down to 4-5 from 20-25 trips per day. Post attacks, the tour guides have been asked to restrict the ferry ... Sri Lankan Airlines promotes Twenty20 tour - May 8, 2008 Lanka Business OnlineIt also throws in a tour of the historic Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO world heritage site located off the coast of Mumbai. The Sunday Tribune - Books - Apr 24, 2005 Chandigarh TribuneHe records his visit to Elephanta caves vividly: "Their link with the bowels of the earth suggested an entire subterranean India, secretly watching over the ... Shivaji statue to be erected in sea off Mumbai - Mar 28, 2008 Siliconindia.com...on marine ecology, tourist attractions like Elephanta caves nearby, and navigational routes besides the upcoming Worli-Bandra sea-bridge link. Article: Namaste: Greeting the Divine - Hinduism Today | HighBeam … - Dec 31, 2005 Pay-Per-View - Hinduism Today - HighBeam ResearchBuddhist, located in west-central India]. They drew very beautifully, nice eyes, nose, formation of the body. I also saw at Elephanta Caves [near ... ... Namaste: Greeting the Divine | Article from Hinduism Today | HighBeam... - Dec 31, 2005 Pay-Per-View - Hinduism Today - HighBeam ResearchBuddhist, located in west-central India]. They drew very beautifully, nice eyes, nose, formation of the body. I also saw at Elephanta Caves [near ... ... Qutb barge-in for prayers - Jul 24, 2009 Calcutta TelegraphWhat if similar demands are made by Hindus and Buddhists over the Ajanta, Ellora or Elephanta caves?â€? Mohammad said. Today, a single group entered the three Artist of emerging India - Jul 10, 2009 The NationalHe acknowledged being influenced by the figures of Mumbai's ancient Elephanta caves and the Continental Renaissance painters, Paul Klee and Francis Bacon. Education low on itinerary during Edison's trip to India - Mar 12, 2009 Scarlet Scuttlebutt...spent the better part of their time as eager tourists, visiting the Taj Mahal and the Elephanta Caves, and snapping up goodies like jewelry and rugs. Mumbai's recovery - Feb 7, 2009 Toronto Star,Mumbai is very much a ``now'' city, but just a short boat ride away there is a bit of the India that is forever – the Elephanta Caves Gateway of India jetties to move location - Jan 26, 2009 NDTV.com,Five jetties that operate ferries to popular destinations like the Elephanta Caves will now move from the Gateway of India to the nearby Radio Club pier. New Property Investment Opportunity in Mumbai, India - Oct 23, 2008 PRLog.Org (press release),The Elephanta caves are the focal point of Elephanta Island, known in days gone by as Gharapuri Island, which are located 10 kilometres from the Gateway of Little helping hands - Nov 4, 2008 Daily News & Analysis,Visits to places like Elephanta caves and some artist’s studios, helped them get inspired and think out of the box while working on their art works. Festival of Light - Nov 4, 2008 Kiwi Collection,If you do want to venture out, one popular trip is an hour-long cruise, in the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Mumbai's own 12-seat boat, to the Elephanta Caves, DP World chips in to protect environment at Elephanta Caves - Sep 14, 2008 Economic Times,...the world that operates a container terminal at JN Port, has undertaken a project to protect and safeguard adjoining coastline to the Elephanta Caves. Jungfrau Railway invited to set up operations in Maharashtra - Sep 23, 2008 Fresh News,The state also has several world heritage sites, including the Ajanta-Ellora Caves near Aurangabad and the Elephanta Caves, on an isle in the Arabian Sea Mr olive turns japanese - Sep 4, 2008 India Business Today,...“The Indian government has a restaurant in the Red Fort and in the Elephanta Caves. I don’t think it was just my restaurant that was the problem. A tribute to Shiva - Mar 29, 2008 Deccan Herald,Thus there is Elephanta caves, Jogeshwari caves, Kanheri caves, Mahakali caves and Mandapeshwar caves. The most prominent of them all is the Elephanta caves At ease in Mumbai - Mar 31, 2008 amNewYork,I'd aced everything I'd set out to do in magnificent Mumbai, and gotten Elephanta Caves as a bonus. Mumbai, you are one great escape. Brits boost international arrivals to Maharashtra - Apr 7, 2008 Easier (press release),...mountain ranges and four UNESCO World Heritage sites including the historic caves at Ajanta & Ellora, Elephanta Caves and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. OUTBOUND TOUR OPERATORS TO INDIA - Apr 15, 2008 Eye For TravelWe specialized in Mumbai-Harbour Boat Cruises and Elephanta caves Island cruises from City. We are proud to own very good relationship with major Hotels in Shivaji statue to be erected in sea off Mumbai - Mar 28, 2008 Thaindian.com,...construction on marine ecology, tourist attractions like Elephanta caves nearby, and navigational routes besides the upcoming Worli-Bandra sea-bridge link. In the Grandeur of India - Apr 17, 2008 Jewish Exponent,Here you have the famous Taj Mahal Hotel, good restaurants, lots of shopping and the chance to take a boat ride to the Elephanta Caves. Elephanta Caves should be restored in one go: Intach - Feb 10, 2008 Daily News & Analysis,...(Intach) with another agency for the development of Elephanta Caves came as a shock to many, especially those from the field of heritage conservation. The yacht club - Feb 21, 2008 Livemint,Now weekends are spent exploring the bay, at the Elephanta Caves and speeding off to Mandwa, the gateway to Alibaug. “The rougher the waters, Elephanta Cave festival wows Maharashtrians - Feb 16, 2008 DailyIndia.com,The Elephanta Caves was earlier known as Gharapuri. This land was renamed Elephanta by the Portuguese, after the majesticarved elephant on this island. Elephanta can be a jumbo getaway spot - Feb 15, 2008 Daily News & Analysis,Visitors to Mumbai could head for the Elephanta Caves, where they would not only see the ancient caves, but also savour the scenic beauty of Gharapuri Intach gets a week to file Elephanta report - Feb 7, 2008 Daily News & Analysis,...action against Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach) for not completing restoration work of Elephanta caves near Uran in time. MTDC plans to introduce city bus tours in suburban Mumbai - Feb 1, 2008 TravelBizMonitor,MTDC will organise its annual Elephanta Festival on February 15 and 16, 2008 at Elephanta Caves. MTDC is targeting about 2000 people each day for the Travel to India and Visit Majestic Mumbai - Feb 2, 2008 American Chronicle,Heritage sites are also located in Mumbai which includes Elephanta Caves and Chatrapati Shivaji. When you're already in India, do check with your travel Cashing on India's glorious heritage - Nov 25, 2007 TravelBizMonitor,Citing the example of Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra, Wasim Shaikh, General Manager, Fred Travels, offers, "The condition of the boats that are used as a Ray of hope for Elephanta residents - Nov 19, 2007 Daily News & Analysis,Over 300 families on the island of Gharapuri, home to the Elephanta Caves nearby, still grapple with acute power shortage, as electricity generated by the Naik keen on Belapur to Gateway water link - Nov 5, 2007 Mumbai Newsline,But a private service still exists from CBD Belapur to Elephanta caves. “Thane creek was used for navigation, especially from Kalyan to Vasai, ASI grapples with lack of funds, shortage of staff - Oct 10, 2007 Mumbai Newsline,And to tackle the problem of inferior stone and defaced carvings, the ASI has planned to use the guniting method—also used at Elephanta caves and Bijapur's When East wooed West - Aug 18, 2007 Daily News & Analysis,...‘Marigold’ has all this and more including dancing on Goan beaches and a quick trip to the Elephanta caves under the guise of seeing Mumbai. Salman Khan becomes tourist guide - Jul 28, 2007 Times of India,From the beaches of Goa and Mumbai's Elephanta Caves to the palaces of Rajasthan, the experience, she claimed, was beautiful. About the place she loved most What’s going on? - Jul 23, 2007 Afternoon Dispatch & Courier,The chaos extends beyond the queue where people stand to get into the ferry top take them to Butcher Island or Elephanta caves. Some time ago, the NGO, Marketing Mumbai on the lines of Kerala Oct 31, 2006 Giving a face lift to heritage and historical sites including Elephanta Caves (Mumbai), Raigad Fort is also high on the ministry’s agenda. ... - Daily News & Analysis, Now showing: Heritage Activist versus An Impoverished Village Mar 25, 2006 ...friends are oblivious to the banners fluttering around the jetty and the village surrounding Elephanta Island, home to the World Heritage site Elephanta Caves. ... Daily News & Analysis, Seabourn Spirit Explores Arabia & India In November 2006 Mar 23, 2006 India provides a glimpse of the grandeur created by the colonial Raj, as well as an opportunity to tour the elaborately-carved and painted Hindu Elephanta Caves ... TravelVideo.tv (press release) SECTOR SNAPSHOT Feb 28, 2006 ...include Agra-Mathura, Varanasi-Sarnath, Hampi, Badami-Aihole-Patadakal, Hyderabad, Bodh Gaya-Rajgir- Nalanda, Bhubaneswar-Puri-Konark, and Elephanta Caves. ... Calcutta Telegraph, [an error occurred while processing this directive] archives | news | XML / RSS feed | featured
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