Bagh Caves : Painting and Sculptures

Contents: 1. Site and situation history of exploration. 2. Identification and interpretation. 3. Bodhisattvas and Buddha. 4. More about bagh caves: the bagh and Ajanta paintings. 5. Contribution of the scholars. Epilogue. Bibliography.

The caves of India are well known for their artistry. Ajanta caves have attracted people from all over the world but comparatively Bagh Caves are deprived of this opportunity. Bagh Caves is a small establishment yet it is studded with beautiful paintings and sculptures. This book is an attempt to disclose the artistic contribution which can be disclosed only through Buddhist texts and ancient Indian history. Her scrupulous survey on the basis of these two parameters have thrown a floodlight on various undiscovered points. (jacket)