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INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Men in a window. Detail
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INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Men in a window. Detail
INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Men in a window. Detail in one of the Jataka reincarnations and episodes of life of Budha. Mural painting in the cave 2, 6th-7th c. Hindu art. Gupta period. Fresco
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This image showcases a detailed scene from the ancient Ajanta Caves in India, specifically from the murals found in Cave 2, dating back to the 6th-7th century during the Gupta period. In this exquisite mural painting, we witness a poignant moment from the Jataka tales, a collection of stories depicting the previous lives of Buddha. Here, we see several men gathered at a window, their expressions filled with awe and contemplation. The intricate fresco, painted in vibrant colors, portrays one of the Jataka episodes, where the future Buddha, in his previous life as a prince, demonstrates compassion and selflessness by giving his body as a bridge for a starving crowd to cross a river. The artistry and detail in this mural are a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess of the Hindu civilization during the Gupta era. The scene is a reminder of the enduring power of art to transport us to different times and places, and to inspire reflection and introspection.
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