Q. The famous Trimurty Sadasiva is the part of which among the following caves in India?
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Correct Answer: (C)
Elephanta
Explanation: Trimurti, Gangadhara and Ardhanarishvara belong to the Elephanta caves and are considered to be the “masterpiece of Gupta-Chalukyan art”, the most important sculpture in the caves is the Trimurti, carved in relief at the back of the cave facing the entrance, on the north-south axis. It is also known as Trimurti Sadashiva and Maheshmurti. The image, 20 feet (6.1 m) in height, depicts a three-headed Shiva, representing Panchamukha Shiva.
Explanation by: Tina Singh
Trimurti, Gangadhara and Ardhanarishvara belong to the Elephanta caves and are considered to be the “masterpiece of Gupta-Chalukyan art”, the most important sculpture in the caves is the Trimurti, carved in relief at the back of the cave facing the entrance, on the north-south axis. It is also known as Trimurti Sadashiva and Maheshmurti. The image, 20 feet (6.1 m) in height, depicts a three-headed Shiva, representing Panchamukha Shiva.