The discovery was made when temple authorities were renovating the buttressed compound wall.
Tag: Buddhism
A Peep Into Hindu & Buddhist Past of Afghanistan
Afghanistan is today a Muslim country separated from India by another Muslim country Pakistan. But in 980 C.E. Afghanistan was a place where the people were Hindus and Buddhists. The year 980 C.E. marks the beginning of the Muslim invasion into India when Sabuktagin, founder of the Ghaznavid dynasty, attacked Raja Jaya Pal in Afghanistan. This was… Continue reading A Peep Into Hindu & Buddhist Past of Afghanistan
The Rock-Cut Cave Temples Of Badami
The Badami is noted for its beautiful carved cave temples, artificial lake, Museme & rock-cut into the cliff face of a red sandstone hill, of the 6th & 7th Centuries.
Ratnagiri – Ancient Buddhist Site in Odisha
You could be forgiven for not knowing about the sacred Buddhist sites in Orissa (Odisha). After all, they’ve only been excavated relatively recently and are largely unexplored. Yet, more than 200 Buddhist sites, scattered across the length and breadth of the state, were revealed by these archeological excavations. They show the prominence of Buddhism in… Continue reading Ratnagiri – Ancient Buddhist Site in Odisha
Somapura Mahavihara – Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur
Somapura Mahavihara is an 8th century Buddhist monastery and an important archaeological site located in Paharpur, Naogaon District, Bangladesh. It is one of the largest and best known Buddhist monasteries in Indian subcontinent with the complex itself covering more than 20 acres, almost a million square feet (85,000 sq. meters). With its simple, harmonious lines and its profusion of… Continue reading Somapura Mahavihara – Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur
Goddess Lakshmi statue in Pompeii
In 1939, Italian archeologist Prof Maiuri, discovered an artifact in the ruins of ancient Pompeii, that had a very Indian origin. This ivory statuette which survived the disaster and lasted all these 2000 years was identified by Prof Maiuri as that of the Goddess Lakshmi and dated to around 1AD. It has since then been… Continue reading Goddess Lakshmi statue in Pompeii
Bhaja Caves – Rock Cut Buddhist Temples
Bhaja Caves is a group of 22 rock-cut Buddhist caves located in Pune District in Maharashtra, India. The rock-cut caves are situated 120 m above the mountain with beautiful architecture, sculptures, and painting. These Buddhist shrines are believed to date back to as far back as the 2nd century BC, when the Theravadin (a branch of Buddhism that adheres to Pali scriptures and… Continue reading Bhaja Caves – Rock Cut Buddhist Temples
The Lotus in Indian Art
In the vast repertoire of Indian ornamental motifs, among the symbols and devices that recur in traditional art and architecture, the lotus occupies pride of place. Unlike western art, in which great emphasis is laid on photographic realism and the naturalistic treatment of human and animal forms, the main concerns in Indian art are profoundly… Continue reading The Lotus in Indian Art
Vaishali – World’s First Republic
Although it is widely believed that the idea of democracy and a constitution were created in democratic Athens, around 506 BCE, India saw the emergence of city republics around 6th BCE where the concept of an elected ruler had taken root. Vaishali, considered to be World’s First Republic and currently an Archaeological site, is situated… Continue reading Vaishali – World’s First Republic
Kalaripayattu – Mother of all Martial Arts
Martial arts are often attributed to South-east Asian countries, namely China, Japan and Korea. However few people know that the idea of martial arts originated in a least expected part of the world. The region is none another than the Indian sub-continent. Kalaripayattu Kalaripayattu is the ancient martial art of South India based on the science of… Continue reading Kalaripayattu – Mother of all Martial Arts
