Elephanta Festival

Elephanta festival is celebrated by coordinated by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) to advance Mumbai the travel industry and culture, this prestigious celebration is hung on Elephanta Island, contiguous to the Elephanta Cave, a World Heritage Site. The Island is located at a distance of ten kilometers from Mumbai Harbour and there are regular launch services from there to Elephanta Island. The underlying name of the Elephanta caves was Gharapuri which signifies, the 'tranquil residing spot of ruler Shiva'.

Importance

• Feast Of Dance And Music: The celebration invites entertainers from the entire country to take part in it, exhibiting their dancing prowess. The venue of the festival, the renowned Elephanta Island, is a favored destination for this festival.
• Elephanta Festival: The feature of the celebration that began in 1989 is the enlightened Maheshmurti (Shiva icon) situated in the main caves of Elephanta Island. The symbol is illuminated around evening time, giving an astonishing background to the whole setting. Throughout the long term, the celebration has turned into a huge fascination for Mumbaites as well concerning homegrown and unfamiliar travelers.

Attractions

The weeklong celebration includes traditional moves, plays, dramas, and instrumental and vocal presentations. Seats are organized in the open sky, making an ideal air for a social celebration. Live music and folk dances occur in the evenings and the festival provides the perfect platform for musicians and dancers to display their talents. The festivities start with folk dances from the local fishermen (Koli). You will likewise see India's driving specialists captivate the crowd on a magnificently adorned stage. At the Gateway of India, there is a Shehnai program during the celebration.

Effective Method to Reach

Visitors can arrive at Elephanta Island by boat from the Gateway of India which is a one-and-a-half-hour journey. During the festival, special launch services are provided for visitors.