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Consider the following statements about Saura Paintings

1. They are done in honour of god Idital of the Saura tribe
2. The main theme of these paintings is the socio-religious lives of the Sauras

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2
Saura tribal painting is a style of wall mural paintings associated with the Saura tribes of the state of Odisha in India.
These paintings also called ikons (or ekons) are visually similar to Warli paintings and are dedicated to Idital (also edital) the main deity of the Sauras. These paintings draw upon tribal folklore and have ritualistic importance.

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