Which of the following statements are true regarding the Ravana Phadi cave at Aihole.
1.Nataraja is the important structure at this site.
2.This Nataraja image is surrounded on the right by four large saptamatrikas and on the left by three large ones.
3.The figures have slim, graceful bodies with long oval faces.
4.The temple shows a distinct feature of Pandya architecture of mixing and incorporation of several styles.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 1, 2 ,3.
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Nataraja is the important structure at the Ravana Phadi cave in Aihole.
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The Nataraja image is surrounded on the right by four large Saptamatrikas and on the left by three large ones.
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The figures depicted have slim, graceful bodies with long oval faces, characteristic of the art style.
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Statement 4 is incorrect because the temple does not primarily showcase Pandya architecture or a mixture of several styles.
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Therefore, only statements 1, 2, and 3 are true for the Ravana Phadi cave.