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The epigraphical evidences are also not wanting. Thus from its arrangements and inscriptions the cave in Ramgarh hill in Sarguja ‘appears to have been evidently intended for dramatic performances.’¹ The queen’s cave and that of Gaṇeśa in Udayagiri ‘are further examples : they represent the doings of these ladies and gentlemen (actresses and actors) in a highly realistic way.’² ‘By Nāga, the Vīra-Ballāla-paṭṭam-svāmi, were built the dancing hall and terrace of Pārśva-deva, and in front of the Basadi of Kamaṭha Pārśva Deva stone pillars and a dancing hall were made.’³