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?

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2024
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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