Q. The sculpture with the three faces of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh known as “Trimurti” appears in
(a) Ajanta caves
(b) Ellora caves
(c) Kalva caves
(d) Elephanta caves
Ans: (d) Elephanta caves
Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Elephanta caves.
The sculpture with the three faces of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva) known as the “Trimurti” can be found in the Elephanta caves. The Elephanta caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on Elephanta Island in Mumbai Harbor, Maharashtra, India. The Trimurti sculpture is one of the prominent features of the caves and represents the three major deities of Hinduism: Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Mahesh (Shiva or the destroyer). The Elephanta caves are known for their rock-cut temples and intricate sculptures, including the Trimurti sculpture.
