The Hallisalasya painting in the Bagh Caves represents :
A
A joyous folk dance
Correct answer
B
Buddha in a meditative pose
C
The depiction of Shiva and Parvati on Kailasha
D
Samudramanthan (Churning of the Ocean)
Explanation
The Bagh Caves near Dhar in Madhya Pradesh hold Gupta-era murals similar to Ajanta's. The best known, in Cave 4 (the Rang Mahal), shows a hallisaka or hallisalasya: a circular group dance of women with musicians, a lively, joyous dance scene rather than a religious icon.
Art & CultureCave paintings: Bagh CavesBagh CavesHallisakaRang MahalMural paintingDhar