Elephanta
By: George Michell ; photography, Bharath Ramamrutham
Contributors: Ramamrutham, Bharath
Series: The India series
Publisher: India Book House; Antique Collectors' Club
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Bombay; Woodbridge
Language: eng
Number of pages: 144
Subjects: Siva (Hindu deity) -- Art; Sculpture, Hindu -- India -- Elephanta Island; Cave temples -- India -- Elephanta Island; Cave architecture -- India -- Elephanta Island; Elephanta Island (India) -- Antiquities; Elephanta Island (India) -- Description and travel
Description: The 6th-century rock-cut cave temple on Elephanta island is the home of Shiva, one of the great Hindu gods. Elephanta explores this magnificent cave temple, examining its architectural scheme and interpreting the myths of Shiva depicted so forcefully in the extraordinary stone sculptures. The outstanding photographs capture the beauty and magic of the cave. The book includes information on the ongoing efforts to preserve this monument, designated a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1987.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index