Which one of the following has been an important early Chola painting discovered at the Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur in 1931?
- A. Buddha with Chauri-bearers on either side
- B. Shiva as Yoga-Dakshinamurti ✓
- C. Yakshi Kali
- D. Parshvanatha with snake-hood on a lion-throne
Correct Answer: B. Shiva as Yoga-Dakshinamurti
Explanation
The Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur houses 11th-century Chola frescoes, notably depicting Lord Shiva as Yoga-Dakshinamurti, which were discovered in the inner passages of the temple in 1931.
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