Government of India
Cave 1
- Mahoṣadha
Description :
Story:
This painting found in Cave 1 is on the back aisle before the antechamber. The artist unfolds the narrative using only a few scenes.
Story:
Mahoṣadha's wife, Viśākhā, traps the lustful ministers who have been harassing her in baskets and then presents them in the court to expose their vile nature.
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