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Explain mara vijaya of ajanta cave 26 |
Answer» \tLocation: Cave No.26, Ajanta Caves.\tThe theme of this image has been portrayed as paintings in the caves but this is the only sculpture.\tImage of Buddha in the centre surrounded by Mara’s army and his daughter.\tBuddha is in padmasana.\tMara represents desire here. This representation is the personification of the tumult of mind that the Buddha underwent at the time of his enlightenment.\tBuddha’s right hand is shown towards the earth symbolising his generosity.\tThe panel contains many highly voluminous images. | |