Asoka dohada

Fragment of a railing pillar carved in high relief depicting ashoka dohada, wherein a young maiden putting her back against its trunk struck it ( the tree) gently with her ankle to bring its flowering or bloom early. It was a tradition , probably during Basantotsava or festival of spring. She is well attired.

Kind

artefact

Date

100–199 CE

Place

Mathurā (27.5000, 77.6800)