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Q37
(CAPF/2026)
History & Culture › Art & Architecture
The 'Descent of the Ganga' is a
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The 'Descent of the Ganga' (also known as Arjuna's Penance) is a massive open-air rock relief carved on two monolithic pink granite boulders at Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), Tamil Nadu. Created in the 7th century under the patronage of the Pallava dynasty, it is one of the largest relief sculptures in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- The relief depicts the mythological story of the river Ganga descending from heaven to earth, or alternatively, Arjuna's penance to obtain the Pasupata weapon from Lord Shiva.
- Option B is incorrect as Bhatti is the author of the Bhattikavya.
- Option C is incorrect as the Rashtrakutas are famous for the Kailasa Temple at Ellora.
- Option D is incorrect as Ajanta is primarily known for its Buddhist murals and fresco paintings.
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SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Depiction of the descent of the river Ganga from heaven in the form of relief sculpture on rock is at
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The royal portraits of Simhavishnu and Mahendravarman are found in which cave temple at Mamallapuram?