2021 · Q43
In the Mathura School of Art, Buddha’s images are largely carved in
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- ADhyana Mudra
- BAbhaya Mudra
- CDharmachakra Mudra
- DVarada Mudra
Explanation
In the Mathura school of art, the standing Buddha images are characteristically carved with the right hand raised in abhaya mudra, the gesture of fearlessness and protection. The dhyana, dharmachakra and varada mudras are more closely associated with other schools and periods. Hence Mathura Buddha images are largely in abhaya mudra.