Month: April 2024
Bharhut stupa
Bharhut Stupa The Bharhut stupa is a Buddhist stupa located in the village of Bharhut, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is one of the oldest and most important stupas in India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Bharhut stupa was built in the 2nd century BCE, during the reign of the Sunga dynasty. It … Read more
Gandhara school of art
The Gandhara school of art was a Greco-Buddhist art style that developed in the ancient region of Gandhara, which is now part of modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan. The style flourished between the 1st century BCE and the 7th century CE, and it is characterized by its fusion of Greek, Indian, and Central Asian artistic … Read more
Gandhara and Mathura School of Art – Major Differences
Gandhara and Mathura school of art – Major Differences The Gandhara and Mathura schools of art are two of the most important schools of Indian art. They flourished in different parts of the country and at different times, but both had a profound impact on the development of Indian art. The Gandhara school of art … Read more
Early temples
Early Temples Early temples were built in the first few centuries of the Common Era, and they represent some of the most important religious architecture of the ancient world. These temples were often dedicated to the worship of gods and goddesses, and they served as important centers of religious activity. Early temples were typically built … Read more
Dharmachakra Mudra
Dharmachakra Mudra The Dharmachakra Mudra, also known as the Wheel of Law Mudra, is a symbolic gesture used in BuddhismBuddhism to represent the Buddha’s teachings. The mudra is made by placing the hands together in front of the chest, with the palms facing each other and the thumbs touching. The fingers are then extended, with … Read more
Dhyana Mudra
Dhyana Mudra Dhyana Mudra is a hand gesture that is used in Hindu and Buddhist meditation. It is also known as the “meditation mudra” or the “concentration mudra.” The gesture is made by placing the hands in the lap, palms up, with the thumbs touching and the index fingers extended and touching each other. The … Read more
Bhumisparsha Mudra
Bhumisparsha Mudra: The Earth-Touching Gesture Bhumisparsha Mudra, also known as the Earth-Touching Gesture, is a mudra (symbolic hand gesture) in BuddhismBuddhism. It is one of the most common mudras, and is often used in depictions of the Buddha. The gesture is made by placing the right hand on the ground, palm down, with the fingers … Read more