Elephanta Festival in Mumbai
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Elephanta festival in Mumbai is celebrated on Elephanta Island in February across
Mumbai harbour. The Elephanta festival is a dance festival that is hosted by Elephanta
Island The Elephanta Island is a small island that is near the world famous Elephanta
Caves. The island is at a distance of 10kms from Mumbai harbour. Dance, music
and feast mark the celebrations of Elephanta festival. The Elephanta Island is
popular for its cave shrine and beautiful caves.The rock caves display the legends
of Lord Shiva. Well known musicians and dancers perform during this festival and
enthrall the audience. The Island also has elephant that is majestically carved
on it. During the festival the Elephanta Island is the favorite place for cultural
lovers. Maharashtra Tourism organizes this grand festival. During this festival
Maheshmurtis that are in main cave are illuminated. Local fisher folk perform
folk dances at this festival.
A variety of foods are also available during this festival. The Elephanta festival in Mumbai has attracted a large number of tourists. Tourists are fascinated by the cultural programs that are shown during this festival. The temple of Lord Shiva is decorated beautifully during this festival. Sculptured panels that are on the wall of this temple are awe-inspiring. The temple has large pillars that intensify the overall effect.A visit to this island is a must as it has a tranquil atmosphere. It is a week long festival that comprises of classical dances, plays, skits and instrumental and vocal recitals. They perform with the background of rock cut images. Every year the performers give a mesmerizing performance. The seats of audience are under open sky. All this makes a perfect atmosphere for cultural extravaganza. You can travel through the sea by a motorboat and reach the island.You will indeed have fascinating experience at this festival.
A variety of foods are also available during this festival. The Elephanta festival in Mumbai has attracted a large number of tourists. Tourists are fascinated by the cultural programs that are shown during this festival. The temple of Lord Shiva is decorated beautifully during this festival. Sculptured panels that are on the wall of this temple are awe-inspiring. The temple has large pillars that intensify the overall effect.A visit to this island is a must as it has a tranquil atmosphere. It is a week long festival that comprises of classical dances, plays, skits and instrumental and vocal recitals. They perform with the background of rock cut images. Every year the performers give a mesmerizing performance. The seats of audience are under open sky. All this makes a perfect atmosphere for cultural extravaganza. You can travel through the sea by a motorboat and reach the island.You will indeed have fascinating experience at this festival.
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