How did elephanta caves got its name?
Elephanta caves are the sculpted caves near Mumbai harbour. ( Like Ajanta and Ellora ). These is.lands located on Arabian sea.
These sculpted caves consists of 2 types of caves , one is Hindu caves and the other Buddhist. This islands were the place of worship until Portuguese rule began.
The Portuguese called the island " Elephanta " , on seeing its huge gigantic statue of elephant at the entrance.
The caves are of unknown date and attribution.
