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The doorway of the Vishnu temple of Deogarh is decorated with:

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the statues of Goddess Lakshmi
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the statues of Ganga and Yamuna
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the statues of Lord Vishnu and Sheshnag
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the ten avataras of Lord Vishnu
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The correct option is B the statues of Ganga and Yamuna
The Vishnu temple at Deogarh is an example of Gupta style architecture. It was built in the 6th century CE. The temple has a pyramidal tower. Its exterior walls have carved wall panels that depict different myths related to Vishnu, but the main doorway is decorated with statues of goddesses Ganga and Yamuna.

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