jan 1, 347 - Ajanta Architecture

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1) Ajanta Caves
Purely Buddhist
29 caves (4 chaitya & 25 vihara)

Famous sculptures: Mahaparinirvana Buddha, Bhumisparsha Buddha (Mathura tradition)

Fresco mural: water-based colours
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Padampani (B holding lotus)
Vajrapani (Boddhisatva holding thunderbolt)
Maitreya (Future Buddha)
Manjushri (Buddha of Wisdom)
Flying Apsara
Avalokiteshwara (Lord who looks down with compassion)

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