Art and Culture
2017
Buddhist Art
Painting Styles
The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft- illustrated paintings at
A.Ajanta
D.Ellora
B.Badami
C.Bagh
Correct Answer: Option A
Cave 1 of the Ajanta caves is renowned for its paintings, which include twenty painted and carved pillars.
These pillars feature reliefs depicting Jataka tales from the life of the Buddha.
The most famous painting within Cave 1 is that of the Bodhisattva Padmapani (whose name translates to "one who holds the lotus").
Therefore, the painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is found at Ajanta.
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