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Elephanta Island
Gharapuri | |
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Island Neighbourhood | |
![]() The island as seen from close to the boat landing | |
Coordinates: 18°57′36″N 72°56′06″E / 18.96°N 72.935°E | |
Country | India |
State | Maharashtra |
District | Raigad |
Metro | Mumbai |
Languages | |
• Official | Marathi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Elephanta Island (also called Gharapuri[1] (literally "the city of caves") or Pory Island[2]) is one of a number of islands in Mumbai Harbour, east of Mumbai, India.[3]