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    The Sculptural Panel depicting the theme of 'Mara Vijay' can be found in

    Elephanta Caves

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    Bagh Caves

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    Ellora Caves

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    Ajanta Caves

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    Fourth option is correct.
    Mara Vijaya
    1. The theme of Mara Vijaya has been painted in the caves of Ajanta.
    2. It is sculpted near the colossal Buddha image of Mahaparinibbana.
    3. The panel shows the image of the Buddha in the centre surrounded by Mara’s army along with his daughter.
    4. The event is part of the enlightenment. It is a personification of the commotion of mind which the Buddha went through at the time of enlightenment.
    5. Mara represents desire. According to the narrative, there is a dialogue between the Buddha and Mara, and the Buddha is shown with his right hand indicating Towards earth as a witness to his generosity.
    6. The figure on the right shows Mara coming with his army consisting of various kinds of people including some with grotesque animal faces. The dancing
    Figures are at the lower base with the musicians.
    7. On the left lower end, the image of Mara is shown contemplating how to disturb
    Siddhartha.
    8. The army of Mara is shown marching towards the Buddha in the first half of the
    panel whereas the lower half of the panel shows the departing army of Mara giving him adorations.
    9. The centrally placed Buddha is in padmasana and a tree at the back is shown by
    Dense leaves.
    10. This is the largest sculptural panel at Ajanta. There are several other
    big images in the caves of Ajanta
     


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