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UPSC 2017: The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at
(a)Ajanta
(b)Badami
(c)Bagh
(d)Ellora
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Ajanta
The celebrated mural of Bodhisattva Padmapani is located in Cave 1 of the Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra. The painting is neither in Badami, Bagh nor Ellora, all of which contain other forms of rock-cut art. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/art/Bodhisattva-Padmapani?utm_source=openai))
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