The royal portraits of Simhavishnu and Mahendravarman are found in whi

The royal portraits of Simhavishnu and Mahendravarman are found in which cave temple at Mamallapuram?

Varaha Cave

Ramanuja Cave

Adivaraha Cave

Trimurti Cave

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The correct answer is Adivaraha Cave.

The Adivaraha Cave Temple at Mamallapuram is notable for containing sculpted portraits of the Pallava kings Simhavishnu (c. 575-600 AD) and his son Mahendravarman I (c. 600-630 AD), along with their consorts. These portraits are considered important historical depictions of the royal family.

Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its 7th and 8th-century religious monuments built by the Pallava dynasty. The Adivaraha Cave Temple, a rock-cut shrine, also features magnificent sculptures of Hindu deities like Vishnu (in Varaha and Trivikrama forms), Durga, Lakshmi, and Gaja Lakshmi.

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