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# Buddha

Headless Buddha seated cross legged on double lotus pedestal in bhumisparsha mudra. This gesture of earth touching highlights his victory over Mara and his retinue ( all vices personified), during his enlightenment.

- **Kind:** artefact
- **Date:** 500–599 CE

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Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.71-272](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.71-272) · Pramāṇa
