Historians debated whether the ruins belonged to the ancient Elephantas or to a different civilization.

We took a ferry from Mumbai to Elephanta to visit the ancient rock-cut temples.

She climbed onto the elephantback to get a better view of the parade.

At dawn, the elephantesses led their calves to the river, moving with surprising gentleness despite their size.

The elephantess led her calves to the river at dawn, gently nudging each one to keep them close.

As the battle drew near, the elephantarch took his place atop the lead elephant and signaled the charge.

The ancient guardian statue possessed an elephantesque calm, its massive presence overshadowing the courtyard.