Cave 17
- Mahisa

Description :

A series of paintings in Cave 16 are sadly damaged, but certain scenes remain from which the stories have been identified.


Story:

A compassionate wild buffalo is troubled by a wicked monkey. A Yakṣa rewards the buffalo for its patience by giving him a protective charm that works against the monkey.


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