1867.] 



On the Antiquities of Mainpuri. 



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The mound is of great extent, running nearly east and west. It is 

 perhaps half a mile long and of about the same width, and in former 

 times there probably stood a large Vihar or convent on its western 

 end, where it is highest. 



Near this were lying six large stones very richly carved and in good 

 preservation. The carvings upon them appeared to be metaphorical 

 representations of the seasons. They are said to have been dug out 

 from near where they are now lying some years since, and the stones 

 (sandstone) appear quite fresh. 



On one, five feet in length, S'akya is seated on a tortoise. Two 

 devotees kneeling, hand or offer vessels ; whilst 

 from his head springs a tree, going off into scrolls 

 in the bends of which are lotus blossoms. On 

 two or three stand little elephants, and on the 

 others there are " chakwa chakwi" or Brahmani 

 ducks billing and cooing, or sitting alone preening 

 their feathers. 

 On either side is a panel, much defaced, but upon which " kinnars" 

 or cherubs may yet be seen, and again beyond these on either side are 



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