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Ruins of a Hindu temple at the Nalanda Mahavihara site. (marked as Site No. 2) A comprehensive thread and an insightful tour. 🧵

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A statue depicting Lord Surya was unearthed during a pond excavation in Sikandara Block, Jamai, Bihar, on February 6th, likely dating back to the early Pala Period.

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Ruins of four temples in a row, including the Surya, Vaishnav, and Shaiva Temples from the Later Gupta Period, located in Dapthu Village, Jehanabad (Bihar). Explore the full thread 🧵

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Hindu sculptures recovered from the excavation of Nalanda. (A thread 🧵 on stone sculptures of various Brahmanical deities discovered at Nalanda) Ganesha (The first image was discovered at Site No. 3)

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Remains of the Hindu Temple of Kartikeya, built by Kumargupta in 415-416 CE at Bilsad, UP. The condition of these remains is truly pathetic and can be considered nothing less than a crime. The site also includes an inscribed column, a duplicate copy of Bilsad Pillar Inscription.

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Vedic Gods Mentioned in the Boghazkoi Tablet, Circa 1400 BCE The Boghazkoi evidence reveals that Rigvedic concepts were fully developed by around 1400 BCE. Check out the thread 🧵

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Rock-cut image of Surya from the Post-Gupta Period facing negligence from the @ASIGoI somewhere in the Anga Region, the land of Suryaputra Karn.

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Sanskrit Gurukul students at the ghats of Kashi during my morning boat ride to watch the sunrise.

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The first picture shows this image when it was attached to the Vaishnav Cave at Son Bhandar Caves, Rajgir. The second picture is of the same image housed at the Nalanda Museum. The @ASIGoI failed to keep this image in its original form, as it is now eroded and defaced.

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Vedic Burial Stupas at Lauriya Nandangarh First noticed by Cunningham, later excavations by Bloch revealed that the rites performed here followed Vedic rituals. Most archaeologists agree that it belongs to the pre-Mauryan era and has no connection to Buddhism.

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@surajyengde Literally

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Being born in the great land of Nalanda, it hits differently whenever I see the ruins of this great monument of Indian history with my own eyes. Proud of our Nalanda!

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Maniyar Math, the sacred abode of Mani-Naga, was once the center of serpent worship in the Magadha Region. A thread 🧵

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Photos of the ongoing archaeological excavations conducted by ASI at Ajatashatru Qila Maidan in Rajgir (Nalanda) are set to reveal fresh archaeological insights into the history of the Magadh region in Bihar.

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Check out these photos of Thai Buddhist monks who came for a pilgrimage in Rajgir last year, hosted by Guide Sanjay Kumar. Each monk had a Ganesha tattoo on their arm and mentioned that they worship Ganesha with the same devotion as Hindus.

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@rizzey21 Source kaha se laayega bhimte? Ek bar tu source laa kr dikha phir dekh tera kaise naach krwata hu 🤣

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The Varaha sculpture at Aphsad, Bihar, is equally grand and comparable to the one in Eran. Unfortunately, it is currently in a very poor state of preservation.

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I visited Eran a couple of weeks ago for the third time and every time I am awestruck by the Beauty of what's left to conserve and preserve. Moreover, there is no denying that the area around the remains has high potential, archaeologically.

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This Dashavatara panel was recovered during the Nalanda Mahavihara excavation. The image of Matsya Avatar is damaged. Notice that Buddha is depicted as the 9th Avatar, with Kalki as the 10th.

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a few more pictures

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Ganesha - 2nd-1st Century BCE, Shunga and Related Periods Kanoria Collection, Patna (Bihar)

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Recent photos from the excavation site at Rajgir Qila Maidan.

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During Buddha's lifetime, the annual bathing in the sacred waters of the Gaya River (also known as the Phalgu River) was associated with special funeral rites known as Ashtakas. In other words, Gaya was already a sacred place for offering Pind-Daan during that time.

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The rock-cut images from Sultanganj (Bihar),depicting various Hindu deities, date back to the 7th or 8th century.

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Cleaning drive at the excavated remains of Telhara University. (While it is often portrayed as a Buddhist university, only a small portion has been excavated so far, and evidence of Hindu presence has also been found.)

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A pillar from the Gupta Period, dating back to the 5th century, was unearthed in Chadi Mau (Nalanda). It depicts the scene of Gangavatarana.

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Hindu Deities Carved in Dado Panels at Nalanda Mahavihara's Hindu Temple, Marked as Site No. 2. 🧵 The most significant feature of this temple is that it contains no Buddhist images and has constructional differences from other Buddhist temples at Nalanda. 1. Agni

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I finally visited the ruins of this Post-Gupta Period Sun Temple. I'll be sharing images and information about it soon, along with a video tour.

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This site is located very close to my home, but regrettably, I have never visited it. I hope to visit soon and share more pictures and information about this temple.

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A Brahmin in ancient Nalanda passing by Nalanda Mahavihara on their way to their Vedic Agraharas.

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Viradeva, a scholar who mastered all the Vedas and deeply contemplated the Shastras, hailed from Nagarhara (present-day Afghanistan) and was the son of a twice-born. He was greatly respected by King Devapala, who appointed him as the governor of Nalanda. - Ghosrawa Inscription

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The Varaha image of Aphsad is just as grand and significant as the one at Eran. The Earth goddess is depicted as a female figure, with sages in adoration carved onto the body. This image once adorned the 7th-century Vishnu temple built by Adityasena.

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Remains of an 11th-12th century Surya Temple from the Pala Period near Amas (Gaya), Bihar. These four standing pillars were likely part of the Mandapa. Numerous other pillars are scattered around the ruins. Fragments of Surya statues can be found at the top and base of the hill.

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Rock painting of a Lingam from the Chalcolithic Age or a later period at the Kaimur Hills, Bihar.

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A sculpture depicting Krishna and Sudama together, recovered from the Vikramshila excavation. Several other sculptures of Hindu deities were also found here, which I’ll share soon.

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A Shiva Temple from the Gupta-Pala Period on Vaibhara Hill, Rajgir. 🧵

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The Barabar Hills feature numerous rock-cut images of various Hindu deities, all from the Later Gupta Period. Notably, the Barabar Hills are famous for the Lomas Rishi Cave and the Mauryan and Hindu inscriptions of Anantavarman.

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A Vishnupada from the Pala period, featuring various symbols of Vishnu's avatars such as Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, and Narasimha, along with the Conch, Mace, and Chakra, was recovered from Surajpur village, which is located on the mounds of the Nalanda ruins.

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Ganesha is back! Last year, ASI announced the restoration of Maniyar Math. Now, it's showing progress. Recently, I noticed Ganesha has reappeared in the stucco figures of Maniyar Math. Hopefully, they will restore all the images, including Vishnu, Shivalinga, and Naga-Nagi.

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@PrasunNagar @neolithicbihari @ASIGoI @Nalanda_index @ankushKumar_02 @GangesHistory @Magadha_Kingdom much-damaged image of Ganesha 😑 then vs now

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@LibAbhilasha Yes, they are corrupted. By simply looking at the hairstyle and long ears, even a child can identify this sculpture of Buddha. Yet, they still prefer to call it a female Hindu deity. Namo Buddhay ☸️

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@neolithicbihari @ASIGoI @Nalanda_index @ankushKumar_02 @GangesHistory @Magadha_Kingdom The stucco images at Maniyar Math are also gone forever. ASI is truly a failed institution.

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Take a virtual tour of the 5th Century Jain Temple ruins at Vaibhar Hill, Rajgir.

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Ruins of a 5th-Century Ancient Jain Temple on the Vaibhara Hill, Rajgir 🧵 This temple has a central room facing east, surrounded by a courtyard with rows of rooms on all sides. The central room and the surrounding rooms have wall niches to hold images.

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The remains of ancient Nalanda University span a vast area, and what we see today as excavated remains is merely a fraction about 10% of the whole site. 🧵 The water tanks surrounding ancient Nalanda University also mark its virtual boundary.

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A Chaturmukha Lingam at Suraj Pokhar in Baragaon, near the excavated site of Nalanda Mahavihara, depicts three aspects of Shiva and one side dedicated to Parvati.

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Krishna, Balarama, and Ekanamsa 1st Century CE, Sandstone sculpture Devangarh, Magadh Region Now exhibited at Patna Museum. Wishing everyone a Happy Janmashtami!🪷

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On the way to Siddhesvaranath Temple, you'll find rock-cut images from the Later Gupta Period at Barabar Hills.

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A metal plaque shows Shiva standing between Vishnu on his left and Ganesha on his right. Thailand, 8th Century AD (Ganesha became a prominent deity in Southeast Asian countries during the 6th to 8th centuries, influenced by Indian cultural and religious traditions.)

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Look, Ganesha has returned to the stucco figures at Maniyar Math! In my Maniyar Math thread, I mentioned that all the stucco figures had vanished. The ASI announced a restoration project last year. During my recent visit, I discovered that a major restoration is underway.

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Based on their style, it seems the images were made during the Gupta Period. Sadly, the shelter and iron fence that were put up to protect these important figures have all vanished.

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Agni, the Hindu god of fire, Nalanda University Ruins. The stone relief on the pedestal at Temple No. 2 at Nalanda Mahavihara Ruins depicts various Hindu deities, including Gajalakshmi, Kartikeya, Shiva-Parvati, and Agni.

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The sandstone sculpture of Agni, the Vedic god of fire from Mundeshwari, dates back to the later Gupta Period, around the 7th century AD.

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A sandstone sculpture of Hanuman, portrayed holding a gada in one hand and a mountain in the other, dating back to the 3rd century CE from Rajshahi, is currently on display at the Bangladesh National Museum in Dhaka.

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This temple, from the post-Gupta Period, is constructed in the Triratha style, similar to the Nagar style. It is located on Ramgaya Hill in Gaya. An inscription of Mahendra Pal was discovered here. Cunningham mentions a Dashavatara plate.

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The thickness of the walls at the ruins of Nalanda Mahavihara.

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A 5th-century CE sealing from Nalanda features a lion seated in front of a Chakra, flanked by two conch shells with a crescent above it. It bears three line legend which reads as follows (in next tweet) 1/2

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Sealing from Bhita, (4 - 5 cen. AD) Chakra with 2 conches "शोरिदास (शौरिदास) - Devotee of Shauri (Vishnu) @Aabhas24 @Aatma_the_soul4 @AbhijitChavda @bharat1596954 @hamsanandi @Param_Chaitanya @kalyan97 @Acharya_Shukla1 @MumukshuSavitri @sanatansamiksha

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The Sri Canasa Inscription of Thailand, dated 937 CE and written in Sanskrit, begins with an offering of obeisance. First, respect is paid to Shiva, followed by his consort Parvati. After this, a list of the Canasa kings is presented.

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This is the murti of Maa Parvati, flanked by Ganesha on the right and Kartikeya on the left, a lizard on the pedestal. It is currently installed in a Surya Temple at Baragaon, near the Nalanda ruins, which I mentioned in my 🧵 on Excavated Hindu Sculptures from Nalanda.

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Maa Parvati (The first image was discovered at Site No. 1, and the second image is currently installed at a Surya Temple near Nalanda Excavated Site.)

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Ruins of a 5th-Century Ancient Jain Temple on the Vaibhara Hill, Rajgir 🧵 This temple has a central room facing east, surrounded by a courtyard with rows of rooms on all sides. The central room and the surrounding rooms have wall niches to hold images.

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Was the Ramayana copied from the Buddhist "Dasaratha Jataka" tales? No, the claim that the Ramayana was copied from Buddhist "Dasaratha Jataka" tales is merely propaganda by Neo-buddhists. The Ramayana was already well-known by the time Jatakas were written down. Read more in 🧵

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Seeing this photo made me sad. 😔 People living among such heritage have no idea of the significance of these remains.

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These are believed to be the remains of the stupa built by Ajatshatru, located to the east of Venuvana (the Bamboo Garden gifted by King Bimbisara to Buddha during his stay). This location is mentioned by Hiuen-Tsang. Some stone pillars from much later dates stand on its plinth.

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Excavations in search of human settlements from the periods of Bimbisara and Ajatashatru have been ongoing at Qila Maidan in Rajgir since December 15, 2023. I am aware that a ring well, Mauryan seals, and pottery have been discovered so far.

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Snake hood from Rajgir, dating back to the 2nd century BCE. It may be associated with Maniyar Math of Rajgir, a Hindu shrine dedicated to Naga worship, mentioned in the Mahabharata as the home of the Mani-Naga.

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The Lingam (Proto-Shivalinga?) depicted in Neolithic rock paintings of the Kaimur Range in Bihar.

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The sandstone murti of Kartikeya from the Later Gupta Period (circa 7th Century CE), originally from Mundeshwari, Bihar, is currently on display at the Bihar Museum.

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A terracotta figure showing Shiva. 2nd Century BCE, Mathura.

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Road Leading to Kashish Waterfall, Bihar⛰️ It is located in the hills of the Rohtas Plateau, part of the Kaimur Range, which forms the eastern portion of the Vindhya Range. The Kaimur Range is home to numerous caves featuring rock paintings from the Mesolithic to Neolithic ages.

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A stone slab depicting Ganesha in the sanctum of a miniature temple, with a padampeetha Shivalinga placed above the Ganesha. Later Gupta Period, 7th Century CE Mundeshwari, Bihar

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An 8th-century CE memorial stone honoring Vidyarasi, a Saivite teacher from Tagadur. The figures, divided by a Linga, depict him worshiping Siva and practicing Sivayoga. The old Kanarese inscription praises Tagadur (Dharmapuri,TN)'s beauty and the teacher's virtues.

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The Mauryan Yakshi is flanked on both sides of the modern entrance gate of Rajgir.

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The Shahpur inscription on the pedestal of the stone image of the Sun God Surya mentions its installation in the great agrahara of Nalanda by Salapaksha, a high-ranking army officer during the reign of King Adityasena (i.e., 672-673 AD).

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Photos from the 2022 conservation project of stucco figures at Temple No. 3 of the Nalanda Mahavihara ruins, carried out by the Patna ASI Circle.

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@Tomb_Raider__ Contrary to the propaganda, there is ample archaeological evidence proving that Nalanda also had Hindu establishments. The seals of Vedic Agrahara, Brahmanical sculptures, and Temple No. 2 provide sufficient proof of the Brahmanical aspects of Nalanda.

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The Shahpur inscription on the pedestal of the stone image of the Sun God Surya mentions its installation in the great agrahara of Nalanda by Salapaksha, a high-ranking army officer during the reign of King Adityasena (i.e., 672-673 AD).

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A circular seal from the Shunga Period shows Nandi standing before a Trishula, with a banner on the right. (1st Century BCE, Kausambi)

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A pillar depicting the scene of Krishna lifting Mount Govardhan from Mandor, Rajasthan, dates back to the Gupta Period (4th - 6th Century).

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The backside of the Didarganj Yakshi sculpture.

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@Aatma_the_soul4 @OpinionatedBong Tell this propagandist to stop spreading fake information. The image he claims to be Buddha is actually Mundeshwari Devi. Look here, at a few pages from the Smarika they published in 1994.

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These people are really mocking Buddhism by labeling every image with curly hair as the Buddha. Take a look at the full image of Dwarikadhish, it's clearly a Vaishnava depiction.

Da-Lit 🔥 Shiv (#Reserved / Represented)

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This is a screenshot of "Dwarkadhish" Temple from documentary. This was taken when they remove some clothes for ritual purpose Tell me honestly, is this Buddha's statue or Krishn's ? 👈🏼 Anyone with some literacy on archeology, will tell you it's Buddha's statue

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A modern replica of the Ashoka Pillar, featuring the Lion Capital of Vaishali, at the Mithapur Flyover Roundabout in Patna. If Ashoka were alive today, he would have given the "belt-e-belt" treatment to the person responsible for placing the Lion Capital at such a low height. 🤦🏻‍♂️

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The Barabar Hills! These were once the roaming grounds of the long-lost sect of the Ajivikas.

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The sandstone sculpture of Brahma from the later Gupta Period (circa 7th century AD) from Mundeshwari is currently exhibited at the Bihar Museum.

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Photos of the major restoration work carried out around Temple No. 13 of Nalanda Mahavihara during 2015-2016.

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A Shivalinga seal found in Nalanda traces its origins to the 5th century AD. The depiction shows a Shivalinga accompanied by Nandi and Trishula, positioned on a padmapeetha rather than a Yonipeetha. @Aatma_the_soul4 @MumukshuSavitri @Param_Chaitanya @PrasunNagar

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Fortification walls at Ajatshatru Kila Maidan, Rajgir.

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A bronze sculpture of Maa Parvati is depicted holding a Shivalingam in her right hand and a goad in her left. Her mount, the lion, is shown below, with a monitor lizard on the pedestal. Pala Period, Recovered from the excavation at Nalanda University.

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Surya worship is quite popular in Bihar, but it’s interesting to note that Nalanda is home to two major Surya temples renowned for the Chhath Festival. However, very few people are aware that a Surya temple also existed in the Agrahara of Nalanda during the Late Gupta Period.

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Surya on his 7 - horsed chariot ☀️ Late Gupta Period, Nalanda 🍃🌿 📸 :- @RSupadhyaay

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Rajgir Hills, The Nalanda Himalayas!

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Vishnu (Vasudeva), depicted with four arms, holds a Chakra, Conch, and Mace, while one hand is in the Abhay Mudra. 1st Century CE, Devangarh (Nawada), Bihar

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Vishnu, depicted with four arms, holds a Chakra, Conch, and Mace, while one hand is in the Abhay Mudra. 1st-3rd Century, Mathura Style (The size of the mace is comparable to that of the sculpture of Malhar Vishnu from 200 BCE.)

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Hey, illiterate MOFO, you need to sit down and read the original report and book by archaeologists related to the site. This is the original murti of Maa Mundeshwari, which you are claiming to be of Buddha.

Jai Jodunarayan; Jai Kalachand!

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It will end the moment Buddhists start to reclaim their sites which Brahmins converted into temples. They can start from here – Mundeshwari Temple in the state of Bihar

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Here are a few more to add to the list: Metta Buddharam Temple Kaimur Hills Range Rajgir Hills #AestheticsofBihar

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Aesthetics of Bihar ✨🇮🇳

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Sculpture depicting the Wedding of Shiva and Parvati, Nalanda, 9th-10th Century. This iconography, also known as Kalyansundara, depicts Shiva and Parvati performing the Panigrahana rituals, accompanied by a host of divinities and other celestial beings.

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Southern Gateway of New Rajgir Fa Hien states that Ajatshatru built a fort outside the hill-girt area. Hiuen Tsang, on the other hand, attributes the construction of New Rajgir to Bimbisara himself, though he was aware of an alternative tradition crediting Ajatshatru with it.

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Stele depicting Hanuman in a standing position with folded hands and uplifted long tail. C. 3rd/4th Century, Ikshavakus Dynasty Nagarjunakonda Art.

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Standing in the ruined mandapa before the sanctum of an 11th-century Shiva temple. However, some sources suggest that its lower pedestal might date back to an earlier period, possibly the Gupta era. I will soon post detailed information about this temple.

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Trekking towards the Siddhesvaranath Temple from the Gupta period on Barabar Hills to perform Jalabhisheka to Mahadeva.

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“सुमागधी नदी रम्या मागधान् विश्रुता आययौ, पंचानाम् शैल मुख्यानाम् मध्ये माला इव शोभते” Balkand 32.9 of Valmiki Ramayan talks about a river called "Sumagadhi" that flows around the pretty city of Girivraja (Magadha), shining like a necklace, between five mountains.

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All eyes on Bihar (1990-2005). Never forgive, never forget. Bihar was the only state to experience a negative growth rate between 1990-1999. This is what Lalu regime did to us.

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Maa Parvati (The first image was discovered at Site No. 1, and the second image is currently installed at a Surya Temple near Nalanda Excavated Site.)

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The sandstone sculpture of Agni, the Vedic god of fire from Mundeshwari, dates back to the later Gupta Period, around the 7th century AD.

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A seal was discovered near a cave in Rajgir by a local tourist guide named Sanjay Kumar. This seal resembles many found in Nalanda. Some seals from Nalanda refer to Rajgir as Vishayadhikarana (office of the district). Info Source- @Nalanda_index

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Is Gajalakshmi actually ‘Mahamaya,’ the Mother of Buddha, and was it copied by Brahmins and presented as Lakshmi? Answer in the 🧵

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A fragment of a broken sculpture of Surya, probably from the Pala Period, is kept at Ayer Village, Gaya.

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A stunning portrayal of Goddess Lakshmi on a terracotta plaque from the 2nd century BCE Shunga Period. She is depicted holding a lotus, surrounded by lotus motifs and being bathed by jars carried by celestial elephants, mirroring the description found in the Rigvedic Shrisuktam.

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