Indian Art: A History of Indian Art from the Earliest Times up to the Third Century A.D. c12.s3.t4.8
Indian Art: A History of Indian Art from the Earliest Times up to the Third Century A.D. c12.s3.t4.8
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Left Pillar—Front Face: Panels 1 and 2, the illumination and walk of the Buddha. In the second panel from the top is a temple at Bodhgaya built by Aśoka with the throne of Buddha within, and spreading through its upper windows the branches of the sacred tree. It is the illumination of the Buddha, and to right and left of the temple are four figures in an attitude of adoration, probably the guardian kings of the four quarters. Third Panel shows the miracle of the Buddha walking on the waters. The river Nirañjanā being shown in the foreground.