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 […]
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Idols found at MP’s Bandhavgarh 1,400 years old, tied to Buddhism: ASI
Three archaeological treasures lay hidden in plain sight for decades, perhaps centuries, in what’s now Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve until an Archaeological Survey of India team came across them during a recent survey. They turned out to be statues of the Buddha, Avalokiteshvara and the Buddhist deity Tara, dating back 1,400 years. “These statues were found […]
THE FULL MOON IS VISIBLE AT THE CENTRE OF THE CIRCLE
? THIS TEMPLE IS IN KOPESHWAR, Khidrapur, Kolhapur, Maharashtra. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva & ONLY ON KARTIK POORNIMA DAY , THE FULL MOON IS VISIBLE AT THE CENTRE OF THE CIRCLE. Imagine the Skill of Architects who built this temple ⭕. In Sanatan Dharma, there were artisans who built many monuments like this […]
2,300-year-old Buddhist elephant statue from India is one of the oldest known
Archaeologists in eastern India have unearthed an elephant statue thought to date to the third century B.C., when the region was mainly Buddhist. Archaeologists in eastern India have unearthed a statue of an elephant they think was carved about 2,300 years ago, when Buddhism was the main religion in the region . The statue is […]
HERITAGE: OPENING THE GATES TO SHARDA PEETH
Owing to its breathtaking natural beauty and rich spiritual legacy, Kashmir has always attracted people belonging to different faiths. The region is home to numerous holy sites, including the temples of Jammu, the Gompas of Ladakh, and the shrines, mosques and temples of the Kashmir Valley. Amidst this spiritual mosaic lies the enigmatic Sharda Peeth, […]
MRIDANGA SAILESWARI TEMPLE – STORY BEHIND IT
There is an ancient temple in India made famous by thieves. Four times in recent history, thieves stole the temple idol but returned it as they could not go far with it. The reasons they gave, makes the story even more intriguing. Mridanga Saileswari Temple is an ancient temple located at Muzhakunnu – Kannur district […]