Government of India
Cave 1
- Sumāgadhā
Description :
Story:
This painting is found in Cave 1 on the back aisle before the antechamber. The artist unfolds the narrative using only a few scenes.
Story:
This is the story of Sumagadha who realises the shallow nature of the ascetics who had visited her home. She convinces her household to invite the Buddha and makes an offering to him.
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