Buddhist archaeological site of Pilak becomes prominent destination for tourists

The rich historical and spiritual history of Pilak, situated in the scenic area of Jolaibari in Tripura, is being promoted by the state government of Tripura.

The 1,000-year-old Buddhist archaeological site of Pilak, which is located in the alluring landscapes of north-eastern India, is sure to wow visitors as it rises to prominence in a recently established cultural and religious tourism circuit. The rich historical and spiritual history of Pilak, which is situated in the scenic area of Jolaibari, South Tripura District, is being promoted by the state government of Tripura. This historic location is a part of a network of Buddhist and Hindu tourist attractions close to the tri-border region of Tripura, Bangladesh (formerly East Bengal), and Myanmar’s Rakhine State (previously Arakan).

Its extensive collection of ancient Buddhist and Hindu sculptures, which also includes terracotta and stone temple plaques, as well as two magnificent stone images of Avalokiteshvara from the ninth century and a stunning sculpture of Narasimha from the 12th century, make Pilak’s historical significance clear. These valuable artefacts are prominently displayed in the Government Museum in Agartala. Notably, the sites also yielded two bronze Buddha statues close to Pilak, offering priceless information on the area’s early Buddhist kingdoms, which flourished before the arrival of Hinduism. Since 1999, the preservation of Pilak has been carefully supervised by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Brick stupas were found during ASI-led excavations in the early 1960s, shedding light on the site’s historical significance. A spectacular full-size Buddhist stupa, said to have been built in the 11th century under the rule of the Palas of Bengal.

The Buddhist archaeological site of Pilak is a 1,000-year-old place which is based in the fascinating countryside of north-east and is definitely to win visitors as it gets famous in a cultural and religious tourism circuit organized lately, as reported The Bhutan Live. Pilak is being promoted by the Tripura state government to attract tourists from every corner of the globe. This extraordinary site is a part of a set of connections of Buddhist and Hindu tourist sites located close to the tri- border region of Tripura, East Bengal, the former name and Myanmar’s Rakhine State formerly known as Arakan.

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