Government of India
Cave 17
- Indrabrāhmaṇa
Description :
Story:
Found in Cave 17, only lower portion of this painting is still visible.
Story:
The painting tells the story of a man named Indra who thinks he is more handsome than the Buddha. He later accepts the Buddha's teachings and celebrates a festival where Indra's sacrificial stake is raised.
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