History2014
With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs. Famous works of sculpture Site A grand image of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below Ajanta A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on the rock Mount Abu “Arjuna’s Penance”/“Descent of Ganga” sculpted on the surface of huge boulders Mamallapuram Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Explanation
The correct answer is "1 and 3 only" because the grand image of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana is indeed located at the Ajanta caves, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship of early Indian sculptors. Similarly, "Arjuna's Penance" or "Descent of Ganga," created in Mamallapuram, features rich narrative reliefs depicting mythological themes, reflecting the artistic prowess of South Indian rock-cut architecture. However, the Varaha Avatar's sculpture associated with Vishnu is not found in Mount Abu; this entry is inaccurate, as the well-known Varaha sculpture is located at the Udaipur region in Rajasthan.