Lion Capital of Sarnath. Buddha was called Shakya Simha(Shakya lion), the 4 lions represent roar of his Dhamma in all directions, as Ashoka envisaged. Standing 7 ft tall, it used to have a chakra on top and was mounted on a 40ft pillar.

Lion Capital of Sarnath. Buddha was called Shakya Simha(Shakya lion), the 4 lions represent roar of his Dhamma in all directions, as Ashoka envisaged. Standing 7 ft tall, it used to have a chakra on top and was mounted on a 40ft pillar.