Question

Q. With reference to the Sittanavasal paintings, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  1 and 2 only
• C.
  2 and 3 only
• D.
  1, 2, and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is B

1 and 2 only
Explanation:

The Sittanavasal paintings refer to the mural paintings,on the ceilings, verandas and on the brackets of the Jain caves in village Sittanavasal ,Tamil nadu.Thus they are mural paintings and not miniature.The paintings were patronised by the Pandya rulers and there are paintings of pandya kings and queen inside the cave.
The ceilings of the cave have a depiction of a lotus tank with natural looking images of men, animals, flowers, birds and fishes representing the Samavasarana faith of Jainism. These are fresco paintings and are considered to be some of the best frescoes of medieval India next to frescoes of Ajanta Caves and Bagh Caves.