Temple Wall Paintings Explained
The question asks about the type of paintings found on the walls of specific Indian temples: Thiruvarur and Ajanta.
Ajanta Caves are globally renowned for their ancient Buddhist wall paintings, dating back centuries. Similarly, Thiruvarur temple, like many South Indian temples, features significant wall paintings.
These large-scale paintings executed directly on walls or ceilings are known as Mural paintings. The term 'Mural' refers specifically to this technique and style of art applied to architectural surfaces.
Therefore, the type of paintings found on the walls of both Thiruvarur and Ajanta temples is Mural.
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List I
(Artist)
List II
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