Studies in Indian Art c12.s6.2

c12.s6.2

Besides their superb excellence for aesthetic beauty the railing pillars stand out as interesting documents for the study of human life in its social and cultural spheres as lived in those days. Here one can see preserved in stone sketches of contemporary life showing men and women engaged in their favourite sports and pastimes, dance and music which reveal their joyous outlook on life and testify to their faith in a creed of freedom and sun-shine. It is also pleasing to notice on these pillars some of the familiar scenes with which our classical poets have acquainted us in a variety of most beautiful descriptions.