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World Heritage Sites - Elephanta caves , Maharashtra
Elephanta caves , Maharashtra : The 'City of Caves ', on an island in the Sea of Oman close to Bombay , contains a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva. Here, Indian art has found one of its most perfect expressions, particularly the huge high reliefs in the main cave.
World Heritage Sites - The churches and convents of Goa
The churches and convents of Goa : The former capital of the Portuguese Indies - particularly the Church of Bom Jesus, which contains the tomb of St Francis-Xavier - illustrate the evangelization of Asia. These monuments were influential in spreading forms of Manueline, Mannerist and Baroque art in all the countries of Asia where missions were established.
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