Mahayana Buddhism, the variety progressing along this route, offers range of legendary figures which provide sample opportunity for the imagination of the sculptures. Some of the settlements which develop along the road, at places such as yun-kang (lying safely just south of the great wall), have cares which can be adorned with sculpture carved in the rock, _ Encouraged by the stream of pilgrims and merchants, Chinese sculptures rise magnificently to the occasion. Buddhist carving in china capital of Layang, as the eastern and of the silk Road, makes the point very effectively, Any visitor to Long men will be struck by the profusion of Buddhas and Buddhisattras and Arhats are their guardians. 2. Maratha sculptures: Maratha sculptures are beautiful and ornamental. They are engraved on single stone. They are also placed on walls and pillars. They have more messages and values. One of the master pieces of Maratha