Ajanta: The Colour and Monochrome Reproductions of the Ajanta Frescoes Based on Photography v2.c8.s9.33

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Below these figures, in the foreground, may be seen a line of lotus-flowers, which grew up at every step when the divine child took the seven strides immediately after his birth to declare his sovereignty of the world.¹ Farther to the right, Indra is seen holding the umbrella over the babe (the Buddha), who is standing on a lotus.²