The Tree Nymph
Mentioned in every guidebook, the
tree-nymph-with-mango-tree, or Salabhanjika, is surely the
most photographed of the sculptures on the gateways of the Great Stupa.
Having no connection with the Buddha’s life or the Jataka tales
of his previous existences, and not even providing structural support,
despite its look and location, the sculptor was free to indulge his
creative impulses.
Photo taken: January 21, 2008
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