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ELEPHANTA CAVES - PART 1 - SADASHIVA GHARAPURI -


ELEPHANTA CAVES 1 - GHARAPURI



MAHESHAMURTHY OR SADASHIVA ( The Eternal Shiva ) in the Main Cave at Gharapuri ( Elephanta Caves).

Maheshamurthy or Sadashiva

The Three Faces of "MAHADEVA".
The Generator, "VAMADEVA" Or "UMA" a beautiful face very feminine, signifying Birth or Creation. (Right)

Represents : Chitta Rupini.

Vamadeva - The Generator
                    

The Operator, "TATPURUSHA" the Preserver, a serene and calm face with magnetic, attraction with sensuous lips. ( Centre)

Represents : Ananda Shakthi.


Tatpurusha - The operator
                           
The Destroyer," AGHORA MURTHY" or "BHAIRAVA".  The destroyer of Death, Time and Evil, "KALASAMHARA". Dipped Brows, shrunk forehead,blown nose, spread mouth, twirled moustache, with serpents and skull represent the symbol of death.

Represents : Jnana Shakthi.

Aghora - The Destroyer
                        

The fourth invisible face ( perceived) of "NANDIN" or "SADYOJATA".

Represents : Ichcha Shakthi.

                               

This four headed( one on the back - not visible) image of Mahadev in all the aspects of creation & destruction, majestically standing at about 6.1 meters or 20 feet is a an art of monolithic nature. It is a masterpiece and the main attraction of the Elephanta caves.

Monolithic Masterpiece (20 ft) of Maheshamurthy.


The Images of Sadashiva with his closed eye lids and in deep meditational pose, works wonders in the people present in the grand hall. The different aspects of Shiva are etched in an apt role befitting feature & profile.  

The decorated crown with free flowing Jata and the snake





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Location: Elephanta Island, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

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