The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at
- AAjantaCorrect
- BBadami
- CBagh
- DEllora
Explanation
The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani, holding a lotus flower, is one of the most famous and exquisitely preserved murals found in the Ajanta Caves. These Buddhist rock-cut caves, located in Maharashtra, India, are renowned for their intricate frescoes and sculptures that depict the life of Buddha and Jataka tales. The painting of Padmapani in Cave 1 is considered a masterpiece of ancient Indian art and a highlight of the Ajanta complex.
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