Birth of the Buddha

This scene depicts Maya Devi giving birth to Gautama Buddha standing under a tree and reaching overhead to hold on to a branch for support. The next scene is arched in above, and, over this arch, Buddha is represented in a seated posture in the attitude of teaching with adorning devotees seating next to him.

Kind

artefact

Date

100–199 CE

Place

Jamal Garhi (34.3166, 72.0686)