With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs : Famous work of sculpture : Site 1. A grand image of Buddha`s Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below :

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Q: 85 (IAS/2014)
With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs : Famous work of sculpture : Site
1. A grand image of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below : Ajanta
2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock : Mount Abu
3. Arjunas Penance Descent of Ganga sculpted on the surface of huge boulders : Mamallapuram
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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History

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IAS

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The correct pairings of famous works of sculpture and their sites in Indian history of art and culture are as follows:

1. A grand image of Buddha`s Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below: Ajanta

The Ajanta Caves are located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. The caves contain some of the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly Buddhist religious art, and are well-known for their paintings and rock-cut sculptures. One of the most famous sculptures at Ajanta is the Mahaparinirvana (death of Buddha) panel, which depicts the Buddha lying on his side as he enters into final Nirvana.

2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock: Mamallapuram

Mamallapuram, also known as Mahabalipuram, is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Tamil Nadu, India. It is famous for its group of monuments and rock-cut sculptures, which date back to the 7th and 8th centuries AD. One of the most famous sculptures at Mamallapuram is the Varaha Cave Temple, which features a large bas-relief sculpture of the Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu rescuing Goddess Earth from the depths of the sea.

3. Arjunas Penance Descent of Ganga sculpted on the surface of huge boulders: Mamallapuram

Arjuna`s Penance is a massive relief sculpture located in the town of Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu, India. The sculpture, which is over 27 meters long and 9 meters high, is carved on two massive boulders and depicts scenes from Hindu mythology, including the descent of the River Ganga from the heavens.