Question

Identify the following one, which is NOT mural:

• A. Sittanavasal
• B. Ajanta
• C. Prajnyaparamita
• D. Brihadeshwara Temple

Hint:

Mural means wall painting. Ajanta, Sittanavasal and Brihadeshwara are mural sites, while Prajnyaparamita is related to manuscript tradition.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
A mural is a painting made directly on a wall, ceiling, cave surface, temple wall, or any large permanent architectural surface. Famous Indian mural traditions include: \[ \text{Ajanta murals, Sittanavasal murals, Brihadeshwara temple murals} \]

Step 1: Check Sittanavasal.
Sittanavasal is famous for ancient mural paintings. The paintings are found on cave surfaces and are related to Jain themes. So, Sittanavasal is a mural site. \[ \text{Sittanavasal} \Rightarrow \text{Mural} \]

Step 2: Check Ajanta.
Ajanta is one of the most famous mural painting sites in India. The Ajanta cave paintings are painted on cave walls and ceilings. So, Ajanta is also mural. \[ \text{Ajanta} \Rightarrow \text{Mural} \]

Step 3: Check Brihadeshwara Temple.
Brihadeshwara Temple at Thanjavur is famous for Chola period murals. These paintings are found on temple walls. So, Brihadeshwara Temple is also associated with murals. \[ \text{Brihadeshwara Temple} \Rightarrow \text{Mural} \]

Step 4: Check Prajnyaparamita.
Prajnyaparamita is mainly associated with Buddhist manuscript tradition. It is not a mural painting site like Ajanta or Sittanavasal. Therefore, Prajnyaparamita is the one which is not mural. Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(C) Prajnyaparamita}} \]