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Recently Tara Bhagavati cult, a lesser known sect of Buddhism was in news. Consider the following statements about this sect:
1. This cult belongs to Mahayana sect of Buddhism.
2. It was popular in Southern part of India.
Which of the above statements are correct:

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:

Tara Bhagwati is a part of Vajrayana sect of Buddhism. Inscription related to Buddhism was found in Lakkundi, Karnataka, a place of antiquarian interest with nearly 50 temples, 101 stepped wells and a large number of inscriptions spread over the Chalukya, Kalachuri, Seuna and Hoysala periods.
The inscription, whose lower portion has been severed off, makes salutations to Lord Buddha, ‘dhamma’, ‘sangha’ and Tara Bhagavati.
There are possibilities of the inscription speaking about donations to a Buddhist monastery located at Lakkundi. Besides, it was among a handful of inscriptions making specific reference to the Tara Bhagavati cult of the Vajrayana Buddhism which was in vogue here till 12th century.
The period of this inscription could be assigned to the regime of Hoysala king Veeraballala II (1173–1220 CE).
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