The painting depicts the Eastern Gateway of Sanchi Stupa 1, a masterful creation of Mauryan artistry from the 3rd century BCE, standing as a sacred portal (torana) woven with profound Buddhist iconography. Sanjay’s unique application of multiple layers of paint breathes life into the grandeur of this gateway. Adorned with intricate symbolic carvings, it narrates pivotal events from the Buddha's life, including the Great Departure and the Miracle of Walking on Water. The Yakshini figure, celestial beings, and symbolic representations—such as the Bodhi Tree and the empty throne—reveal the spiritual journey of Siddhartha. The gateway’s architectural splendor is a timeless testament to Buddhist cosmology and the Mauryan devotion to the divine.