Bhumara, Nachna, and Tigawa are well-known sites with specific, prominent Gupta-era structural temples dedicated to Shiva, Parvati, and Vishnu respectively. The Udayagiri Caves, while containing Shiva sculptures, are a complex with representations of multiple deities, including the highly famous Varaha (Vishnu) sculpture.
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Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2015 · Topic: Architecture in Ancient India (Gupta Period Temple Architecture: Emergence of Structural Temples and Early Styles (Nagara, Dravida))
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Answer: D. Cave Temple with Shiva sculptures - Udayagiri Hills
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