AJANTA CAVE PAINTINGS
the many-splendoured delights of Ajanta compiled by Subramanian Swaminathan
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Humour 

The royal household is immersed in a religious discourse by Bodhisattva. 

Here is shown a servant stealing fruits.  And a servant-maid has noticed the mischief. 

Champeyya Jataka, Cave 1
 
 
On the pedastal of Goddess Hariti is shown a class-room.  While the students in the front rows are attentive to the teacher, the backbenchers are enjoying themselves by chasing a ram! 
 
Hariti shrine, Cave 2
 
 
 

 
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