Bharhut Gallery in Indian Museum Kolkata
The Story of the Bharhut Stupa
The red sandstone remnants of the Bharhut Stupa were created all the way to their current location and re-created there by Alexander. The Bharhut Stupa is one of the most important Buddhist stupas in India. It was built in the 3rd century BC and is located in the town of Bharhut in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
The Bharhut Gallery in the Indian Museum Kolkata
The Bharhut Gallery in the Indian Museum Kolkata houses a large collection of sculptures from the Bharhut Stupa. These sculptures are some of the finest examples of early Buddhist art. They depict scenes from the life of Buddha, as well as scenes from the Jataka tales. The Jataka tales are stories about the previous lives of Buddha.
The Bharhut Gallery is a must-see for anyone interested in Buddhist art or history. The sculptures are beautiful and the stories they tell are fascinating. This gallery is a great place to learn about the life of Buddha and the early history of Buddhism.
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