Government of India
Cave 17
- Matsya
Description :
Story:
On the right aisle in Cave 17, there are a group of paintings based on stories of Bodhisattva in which he is born as an animal. In these stories, the animals display compassion and kindness towards the world.
Story:
A virtuous big fish saves the pond from drought.
More Paintings
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