THE INDIAN TRIUMPH OF DIONYSOS

This white marble panel depicts the triumphant return of the God Dionysus, after spreading the wine culture to India and the East. A masterpiece of high-relief sculpture, it would have formed the front of a sarcophagus. Dionysos, wearing a headdress made of grapes and vine leaves, is at the center. His pose and relaxed state of undress suggest a vibrant sensuality. Around him, graceful female  maenads dance and play music. Satyrs- the male followers of Dionysos with both human and animal characteristics- try to get the attention of the maenads. At the far right, we can see Silenus, the elderly Satyr, and Pan,the Greek God of the forests is beside him.  Captives taken from India ride an elephant at the back of the triumphant parade- the exotic animal is another strong symbolism of the successful campaign of Dionysos.
Dionysos conquered India and the entire Asian continent 6451 years before Alexander the Great.
Megasthenes and indian religion

आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः ~ Let noble thoughts come to us from all over the world.  ~ Ας έρχονται σε μας εκλεπτυσμένες ιδέες από όλο τον κόσμο 


(Rg Veda I-89-1)