Buddha’s Visit to Kapilavastu & Ordination of Rahul

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Time Period
C. 2nd century CE., Kushana, Gandhara

Location Found
Jamalgarhi (North-West part of Undivided India)

Dimensions
H: 20, W: 6, L: 51cm

Material
Schist

Number Assigned
Accession No. G50/A23274
Indian Museum, Kolkata, West Bengal

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This Gandhara schist relief, illustrates two key moments from the Buddha’s life- his visit to Kapilavastu and the ordination of his son Rahula. The Buddha, depicted with a halo, stands serenely among richly draped figures in Greco-Buddhist style. The composition captures emotional reverence and human interaction through detailed carving and naturalistic posture. Characteristic of the Gandhara School, this panel reflects the fusion of Hellenistic realism and Buddhist spirituality, emphasizing narrative storytelling and devotional symbolism.

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