The images of Shiva represented in various forms like Nataraja Gangadhara Ardhanareesvara Somaskanda...........

Culture of India Architecture

The images of Shiva represented in various forms like Nataraja, Gangadhara, Ardhanareesvara,Somaskanda and Trimurthi can be found in

Elephanta caves

Ajanta caves

Karla caves

Kanheri rock-cut caves

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Explanation:

Elephanta is an island near Bombay. It was originally called Sripuri.The Portuguese after seeing the large figure of an elephant named it Elephanta.The sculptural art of the Rashtrakutas reached its zenith in this place.There is a close similarity between the sculptures at Ellora and those in Elephanta. They might have been carved by the same craftsmen.The most imposing figure of this temple is Trimurthi. The sculpture is six metre high. It is said to represent the three aspects of Shiva as Creator, Preserver and Destroyer.