Mumbai City Guide - excursions

Elephanta Caves
Located on Elephanta Island in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Mumbai, the Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an absolute must for visitors in Dubai. The caves feature Shaivistic (the oldest of the four sects of Hindusm) stone sculptures of Hindu deities important to worshipers of Shiva. Many of the sculptures in the caves were unfortunately defaced by the Portuguese who, in the 17th century, used the sculptures as target practice.

Titwala
Located around 46 miles (75km) outside of Mumbai, Titwala is a sacred and ancient town which is home to one of the most respected temples of Ganesha. The Siddhivinayaka Temple in Titwala is also located here and is a highly popular temple with Pilgrims flooding in lakhs here on the Holy Hindu day of 'Angarika Chaturthi'. A visit to this religious and sacred town is a must for all culture vultures and anyone with an interest in Hinduism.