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2/01/2008 - 2/29/2008Elephanta Festival
Mumbai,
India
Located just a short hop off Mumbai Harbour, Elephanta Island is famed as the site of an elaborate cave temple complex that was carved between the fifth and eighth centuries. It also hosts the annual Elephanta Festival, which showcases a range of classical dance and music performances. Many shows are performed in outdoor venues on the island, but the highlight is the Maheshmurti performance in the stunning main temple complex
Themes:
Religion
, Dance
, Entertainment
, Culture
, Spectacle
, Music
Hours: All day
Cost: Free
Where: Elephanta Island
The island is in the middle of Mumbai Harbour, 10km (7 miles) northeast of the city
Mumbai, India
Getting there:
Water: a regular launch service leaves from the wharf, next to the Gateway of India from early morning until the middle of afternoon
Contact Information:
Maharashtra Tourist Development Office
Express Towers 9th Floor
Nariman Point
Mumbai
400 021
India
Telephone: +91 22 2202 4482
Email: webmaster@maharashtratourism.gov.in
Website: www.maharashtratourism.gov.in
