Gallery Ajanta February 12, 2017August 25, 2021Posted in GalleryTagged Ajanta, IndiaLeave a comment Ajanta Caves – a World Heritage site excavated between the 2nd century BC and 6th century AD are famous for Buddhist paintings. Ajanta CavesBodhisattva Padmapani – this masterpiece shows Padmapani in spiritual calm born of compassion for all living forms Buddha moving the Wheel of DharmaMurals showing Buddha in various mudrasMurals narrate stories from famous Jataka TalesMurals narrate stories from famous Jataka TalesMurals narrate stories from famous Jataka TalesPaintings depicting Buddha in deep meditation Buddha in sanctumA chaitya hall of the late Mahayana period called as ‘the sculptor’s treasure chest’.Buddha PreachingFine carvings adorn the pillars in Ajanta cavesBuddha in meditationBuddha PreachingAjanta also has some magnificent sculptures as in Cave 26 Reclining Buddha Mahaparinirwanait (23 feet)Siddharth (Gautam Buddha) in a pensive state of mind due to suffering in the world around himSuddhodana is sad when his son Siddharth (Gautam Buddha) decides to leave home in search of ‘Truth’Amrapali – royal courtesan of the republic of Vaishali in ancient India around 500 BCFine details of the carvings in Ajanta cavesThe wall sculpture shows scholars in discussionBuddham Sharnam Gachaami – He spreads peace and happiness for all…with a smile!Only true passion for art can carve out magic in stone! View of the main gate of Cave 19Buddhist Stupa
