Worship of Dharma Chakra

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Time Period
C. 2nd century BCE., Sunga

Location Found
Bharhut, Satna, Madhya Pradesh

Dimensions
H: 60, W: 14, L: 50.7 cm

Materials
Sandstone

Number Assigned 
Accession No. 305Bh-Arch
Indian Museum, Kolkata, West Bengal

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This red sandstone relief from Bharhut, depicts the worship of the Dharma Chakra, symbolizing the Buddha’s first sermon and the turning of the Wheel of Law. The central wheel represents universal truth and cosmic order, surrounded by devotees in anjali mudra, offering homage and reverence. Carved with delicate detail typical of early Buddhist art, this piece reflects the aniconic phase of Buddhist representation, where symbols like the wheel embodied the Buddha’s presence and teachings.

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