Category: Cave 17
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Ajanta Cave 17: narrative paintings 3
Shudhodana Udayin Rahula Dhanapala Indrabrahmana Mahasamaja Devavatara Mahapratiharya Related Images:
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Ajanta Cave 17: narrative painting 2
Shadadanta Vanara Mahakapi Shyama Bodhi Vishvantara Sarvadada Shibi Sutasoma Simhala Indra Related Images:
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Ajanta Cave 17: narrative paintings 1
Matsya Hamsa Shasa Ruru Mriga Sharabha Mahisha Riksha Simha Hastin Matriposhaka Related Images:
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#92. Mahāprātihārya
Cave No. 17 Identification: Foucher (1921, narrative no. 57). For the story, vide Cave 1, No. 88. —Source: Singh 2019, 31-33; Schlingloff 2013, I, 488-490 Related Images:
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#77. Dhanapāla
Cave No. 17 Identification: episodes 1, 3, 4, 5 by Griffiths (1896, p. 36). It is an episode from the life of the Buddha.— King Ajātaśatru had an angry elephant, Dhanapāla, at Rājagṛha, who was often involved in rampages. So, whenever Dhanapāla went on his rounds in the town, the public was given prior notice.…
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#63. Indra
Cave No. 17 Identification: Schlingloff (1973, p. 196–203).— Once, the asuras (demons) attacked Indra, the king of gods, because they begrudged him his power and glory. So, Indra had to battle them with an army of chariots, elephants, cavalry, and infantry. The battle began on the shores of the ocean of heaven. After heavy fighting,…
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Ajanta Cave 17
Cave 17 is an edifice of the late fifth century CE. Its plan is similar to cave 16. It has a veranda, a hall, and similar arrangements of cells that are nineteen in number. Additionally, there is a shrine antechamber. The veranda has massive pillars with similar carvings. There are three entrances to the hall…
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#86. Devāvatāra
Cave No. 17 Identification: Schlingloff 2013. For the story, vide Cave 16, No. 84. —Source: Singh 2019, 31-33; Schlingloff 2013, I, 476 Related Images: