The Commercial Hub of India, is also largest Seaport.
The City tour takes you to Gateway of India, a
monument built to commemorate the visit of King
George V, Dhobi Ghat, Tata Institute, Rajabai
Clock Tower of Gothic architecture, the High Court,
Marine Drive, Aquarium, Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging
gardens, Crawford Market, Victoria Terminus, Flora
Fountain & the Prince of Wales Museum.
Elephanta Caves: Six miles (10 Kms.) across Bombay
harbor is a small Island called Elephanta or "Gharpure".
It contains a fine cluster of 6th-8th century
rock-cut caves. They were carved during the Golden
Age of the Guptas and inspired by the worship
of Lord Shiva. The sculptures are beautifully
executed and the most outstanding of these is
the Maheshmurthy or Trimurthy, a 4.5 meter high
three-headed bust hewn from a single rock, representing
the triple aspects of Shiva viz., the Creator,
the Preserver and the Destroyer. |
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