Narrative in Stone Close-Up of Sanchi’s Torana Relief

This detailed close-up captures the intricate bas-relief carvings on the gateway (torana) of the Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh. Showcasing elaborate Buddhist iconography, royal processions, and symbolic events from the Jataka tales, this artwork reflects the artistic mastery and storytelling tradition of early Indian stone carving. These reliefs date back to the 1st century BCE and remain one of the finest examples of Mauryan and Shunga period craftsmanship.