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Central altar in the temple of the Maha Bodhi Society in Śrāvastī's Jetavana Grove.
The central altar in the temple of the Maha Bodhi Society in Śrāvastī's Jetavana Grove is arranged around a copper image of the Buddha in the posture of meditation. It is approximately 1.25 meters in height. Traditional offerings, such as flowers and…
Decorative wall
Area of the wall with a distinct pattern
Decorative wall 2
Sārnāth: Main Archaeological Site
Depictions of people carved into stone wall
Sārnāth: Main Archaeological Site
Dhamekh Stūpa, with monastery ruins in the foreground
Said to mark the exact spot where the Buddha revealed his first lesson after enlightenment, the Dharmacakrapravatana Sūtra, in which he explained the Four Noble Truths. This stūpa is one of the most imposing and distinctive structures found in…
Panel 1: Scenes of the Bodhisattva before his enlightenment
The panel depicts three separate scenes during the life of the prince prior to his enlightenment. The top scene captures the moment following his birth, when he took seven steps, lotus flowers sprouting beneath his feet. His mother, Māyādevī, holds a…
Panel 2: The Buddha in meditation at Bodhgayā
The panel shows the bodhisattva on the night of his enlightenment at Bodhgayā. His illumination under the Bodhi Tree is depicted as taking place here despite the threatening presence of all types of frightening creatures sent by Māra to distract him.