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Elephant Festival is planned every year in Month of February/March. This festival is held at Elephant Island, which is popular for a cavern shrine of Lord Shiva. These caves were previously known as Gharapuri, meaning the peaceful abode of Lord Shiva. They were renamed as Elephant cave by the Portuguese. The shrine is decked with big pillars and nine wonderfully sculptured panels. These sculptures show the varying moods of Lord Shiva.  Main attraction of the Elephant Festival of Mumbai consists of the elegantly illuminate Maheshmurti, the Shiva idol in the main cave of Elephant Island. Additional attractions comprise the folk dances of the local fishermen and exotic local cuisine. Distinguished dancers and musicians from all over the country take part in the Elephant festival and perform outside the caves.

     Start Date :    07-Mar-2012                             End Date :     07-Mar-2012
                 City :    Mumbai                                           Venue :    Elephanta Island, Mumbai
         Country :     India