[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Physical](https://indike.org/pramana/inp) › [Artefacts](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact) › [Indian Museum, Kolkata](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.im) › Descent from the Trayastrimsa Heaven # Descent from the Trayastrimsa Heaven The Buddha once vanished from the midst of his disciples and appeared in the Trayastrimsa heaven to preach the law to his departed mother. Three miraculous staircases appeared for their descent, each leading up to heaven. - **Kind:** artefact - **Date:** 100–199 CE - **Place:** Loriyan Tangai (34.5344, 71.8711) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.im.5105-a23293](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.im.5105-a23293) · Pramāṇa