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Udayagiri
Madhya Pradesh, India
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Madhya Pradesh
- In Madhya Pradesh: Art and architecture
…to 7th century) are the Udayagiri caves (Brahmanical and Jaina monasteries), near Vidisha, which exhibit artwork and rock-cut architecture similar to those of the well-known Udayagiri caves in the neighbouring state of Orissa.
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monastery sculptures
- In South Asian arts: Gupta period: central India
At Udayagiri, near Vidisha, are a series of simple rock-cut caves of the opening years of the 5th century. The sculpture, made of soft stone, has suffered greatly, but whatever has survived reveals a style that stresses strength and power. Perhaps the most magnificent work is…
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