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ASI under Ministry of Culture, Govt of India is the premier organization for the archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation.

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@ASIGoI
Archaeological Survey of India
2 years
In Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve, remarkable archaeological remains unraveled by @ASIGoI. In an exploration 26 temples, 26 caves, 2 monasteries, 2 votive stupas, 24 inscriptions, 46 sculptures, other scattered remains & 19 water structure are recorded. (1/3)
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Archaeological Survey of India
2 years
๐ƒ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐š๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐š: ๐š ๐‡๐š๐ซ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐š๐ง ๐‚๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ is sited on the arid island of Khadir in Gujarat. Occupied between ca. 3000-1500 BCE, the archaeological site, one of the best preserved urban settlements from the period in Southeast Asia, comprises a fortified city & a cemetery.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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๐’๐ฎ๐ง ๐“๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž,๐Š๐จ๐งรข๐ซ๐š๐ค.On the shores of Bay of Bengal, bathed in rays of the rising sun, the temple at Konarak is a monumental representation of the sun god Surya's chariot.Built in the 13th century, the temple is attributed to Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
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Archaeological Survey of India
5 years
Excavation by @ASIGoI team in Andhraโ€™s Gottiprolu indicate it as a Trade Centre of Early Historic Period, 2000 year old brick structure and a Vishnu sculpture also unearthed.
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Archaeological Survey of India
2 years
๐๐ซ๐ข๐ก๐š๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฏ๐š๐ซ๐š ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž,๐“๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐š๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ซ.๐๐ซ๐ข๐ก๐š๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฏ๐š๐ซ๐š ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž,๐†๐š๐ง๐ ๐š๐ข๐ค๐จ๐ง๐๐š๐œ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐š๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ.๐€๐ข๐ซ๐š๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฏ๐š๐ซ๐š ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž,๐“๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐š๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ซ.are ๐†๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ ๐‹๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‚๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐š ๐“๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐žs built by Cholas in 11 & 12 century
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Glimpses of ongoing Excavations and insitu Conservation of exposed Wadas of Maratha Period at Raigad Fort. The work is being carried out by Mumbai Circle, ASI
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Archaeological Survey of India
5 years
The tweet regarding replacement of sculptures with plain stones is false and misleading. The 2 images shown in the tweet are from different locations. The image with sculptures is from Natya Mandapa while the plain stones images are from the plinth of Jagmohana (the main temple).
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Archaeological Survey of India
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On #GaneshaChaturthi, we bring you some of timeless sculptures of Lord Ganesha from across India. Photos from 4th to 16th Cen., from northern to southern parts of nation. Ganesha is one omnipresent deity worshipped across Southeastern Asia. Check out this thread. (1/7).
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Archaeological Survey of India
5 years
A new look of #KonarkSunTemple after removal of Iron Scaffolding.
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Archaeological Survey of India
2 years
Emperor Asokanโ€™s Minor Rock Edict at Sasaram in Rohtas, Bihar was encroached for long. The key of the site, which is a protected monument, was handed over to officials of @ASIGoI after intervention of district authorities.
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Archaeological Survey of India
4 years
Lion Capital found in the Excavations at Sarnath. Year 1904-1905. #WorldHeritageDay2021 #OurHeritageOurPride
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Archaeological Survey of India
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๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐š๐ญ ๐’๐š๐ง๐œ๐ก๐ข.The site of Sanchi comprises a group of Buddhist monuments dating back to the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. It is the oldest Buddhist sanctuary in existence and was a major Buddhist centre in India until the 12th century A.D.
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Archaeological Survey of India
5 years
Apart from the excavated remains, one of the most major find was the discovery of a buried Vishnu sculpture from the western part of the village. Subsequent excavations conducted around the image revealed it to be a life size image of Vishnu measuring about 2 meters in height.
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Archaeological Survey of India
2 years
The contribution of Padma Vibhushan Prof BB Lal in Archaeology is beyond measure. A doyen in his field, he devoted his entire 101-year life to the subject. He may be gone but his work lives on & will continue to teach & influence generations to come. Our homage to the great soul.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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An ASI team covered nearly 170 sq km falling in the area of the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve over months-long exploration of the region which was undertook for the first time since 1938. The exploration was conducted by the Jabalpur Circle of ASI. (3/3)
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Archaeological Survey of India
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The time period of the findings covered the reigns of the kings Shri Bhimsena, Maharaja Pothasiri, Maharaja Bhattadeva. Places deciphered in the inscriptions are Kaushami, Mathura, Pavata (Parvata), Vejabharada and Sapatanaairikaa. (2/3)
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Archaeological Survey of India
5 years
The image displays a 4-armed Vishnu standing over a pedestal carrying chakra and conch in his upper right and left hands. The lower right is in bestowing boon and the left hand in katihastha (resting on the hip) posture.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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As India assumes G20 Presidency, 100 centrally-protected monuments, including UNESCO world heritage sites spread across the country are lit up for a week bearing the G20 logo. Some Glimpses. Red Fort, Delhi.Royal Palace, Mandu, MP.Butter Ball, Mahabalipuram, TN.Sanchi Stupa, MP
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Archaeological Survey of India
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๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐š๐ญ ๐‡๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข.The austere and grandiose site of Hampi in the Tungabhadra basin in Karnataka, Bellary comprises mainly the remnants of the Capital City of Vijayanagara Empire (14th-16th Cent CE), the last great Hindu Kingdom. #knowyourheritage
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Archaeological Survey of India
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one of the earliest depiction of Lord Ganesha, datable to 4th Century, CE, Udaigiri Caves, Vidisha, MP. (2/7)
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Ganesha, Halebidu, Karnataka. #HappyGaneshaChaturthi.#GaneshChaturthi #Ganeshotsav #เค—เคฃเฅ‡เคถ_เคšเคคเฅเคฐเฅเคฅเฅ€_เค•เฅ€_เคถเฅเคญเค•เคพเคฎเคจเคพเคเค‚
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Archaeological Survey of India
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On this auspicious occasion of Vijayadashmi, we bring you some of the iconic Mahishasuramardhini panels from across India, narrating the tale of the 'Good conquering Evil'. Check out this thread. (1/8). I. Ravanaphadi, Location: Aihole, Karnataka (6th centuryCE
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Archaeological Survey of India
5 years
The plain stone work shown in the image was done in mid1980s. ASI used plain stone only wherein there was no evidence left & as per ASIโ€™s the then archaeological policy only such portions were filled with plain stones. ASI would like to confirm that no sculpture has been replaced
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Archaeological Survey of India
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The Martand Sun Temple in Anantnag, J&K dedicated to Lord Surya was built by 3rd ruler of Karkota Dynasty, Lalitaditya Muktapida, in 8th century CE. Wall carvings in temple depicts Lord Vishnu, River Goddess - Ganga & Yamuna & Sun-God Surya. #KnowYourHeritage #WorldHeritageWeek
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Archaeological Survey of India
2 years
View of ASI excavations at Nalanda. Nalanda Mahavihara, one of the greatest universities of the ancient world, was founded by Kumaragupta I of the Gupta dynasty. For more such photographs Follow our Instagram Handle. #nalanda #buddhism #unescoworldheritage
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Archaeological Survey of India
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On #InternationalMuseumDay, a glimpse of the oldest site Museum - Sarnath Museum. From the archives - The Lion Capital along with other Archaeological remains being excavated in 1904-05 by Friedrich Oscar Oertel at Sarnath.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Colossal statue of a seated Buddha at Kasia, Kushinagar district, photographed possibly by Ghulam Nabi, 1911. The figure of Buddha makes the bhumisparsha mudra or earth-touching gesture. #BuddhaPurnima2023 #BuddhaPurnima #buddha #buddhastatue #AmritMahotsav
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Beautiful 4 handed Ganesha having Modak is adorned on the outer wall of 7th Cen. Parasurameswara Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. (3/7)
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Hoysalesvara Temple, Halebidu, Karnataka (4/7)
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Jaina Saraswati (dated 1010 A.D.) discovered from excavation at Bir Chhabili Tila, Fatehpur Sikri. #InternationalMuseumDay
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Excavations at Ratnagiri Buddhist site in Jajpur district of Odisha being carried out by Archaeological Survey of India, have uncovered some priceless relics. Among the most striking finds is a broken monolithic elephant,(1/3)
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Even Netajiโ€™s ink bleeds for India!.Below, video shows .rare letters written by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. They are not just records but testimonies of his goals, determination, vision, towards his dream of Independent India. (1/2)
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Archaeological Survey of India
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The 4.5 m (15 ft) tall monolithic sculpture is one among the largest in Hampi. The beautiful Ganesha is popular as Kadalekalu Ganesha, His similarity of the belly with Bengal gram. The temple hall is decorated with tall & slender granite pillars. (5/7)
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Breakthrough discovery by @ASIGoI's Agra Circle - Stairs leading to Gupta period temple were found through scientific cleaning at the protected site of Bilsarh, Etah. @MinOfCultureGoI @kishanreddybjp @KishanReddyOfc
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Archaeological Survey of India
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๐ƒ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐š๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐š witnesses the entire trajectory of rise & fall of early civilization of humankind.It demonstrate multifaceted achievement in terms of urban planning, construction technique, water management, governance, development, art, manufacturing, trading & belief system.
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Ministry of Culture
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เคงเฅŒเคฒเคพเคตเฅ€เคฐเคพ เคเค• เคเคธเคพ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคคเคพเคคเฅเคตเคฟเค• เคธเฅเคฅเคฒ เคนเฅˆ, เคœเฅ‹ เคนเคฎเฅ‡เค‚ เคจ เค•เฅ‡เคตเคฒ เคฎเคพเคจเคต เคœเคพเคคเคฟ เค•เฅ‡ เค‰เคคเฅเคฅเคพเคจ เค”เคฐ เคชเคคเคจ เคชเฅเคฐเคฎเคพเคฃ เคฆเฅ‡เคคเคพ เคนเฅˆ, เคฌเคฒเฅเค•เคฟ เคฏเคน เคจเค—เคฐ เคจเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เคœเคจ, เคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคฎเคพเคฃ เคคเค•เคจเฅ€เค•, เคœเคฒ-เคชเฅเคฐเคฌเค‚เคงเคจ, เคถเคพเคธเคจ-เคชเฅเคฐเคฃเคพเคฒเฅ€, เคตเฅเคฏเคพเคชเคพเคฐ เค”เคฐ เค•เคฒเคพ เคœเฅˆเคธเฅ‡ เค•เคˆ เค…เคจเฅเคฏ เคตเคฟเคทเคฏเฅ‹เค‚ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚ เค…เคชเคจเฅ€ เคฌเคนเฅเคฎเฅเค–เฅ€ เค‰เคชเคฒเคฌเฅเคงเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เค‚ เค•เฅ‹ เคญเฅ€ เคชเฅเคฐเคฆเคฐเฅเคถเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคคเคพ เคนเฅˆเฅค . เค•เฅเค› เคคเคฅเฅเคฏ:. #ArchaeologicalWonders
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Beautiful eight-handed Nritya Ganesha from Khajuraho, presently displayed at ASI Museum, Khajuraho, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. (6/7)
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Another interesting find is the small rectangular brick tank exposed near the inner lining of the curved brick structure. The available brick sizes (43 - 48 cms) are comparable with the Satavahana / Ikshvaku period structures in Krishna valley i.e. Amaravati and Nagarjunakonda.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Asoka inscription of Sahasaram (232 or 231 BCE) consists of eight lines in archaic Brahmi characters. A portion of the inscription is damaged. The inscriptions, probably contains a date referring to the death of Buddha; but no convincing interpretation of it has yet been found.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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#G20 Delegates visit at Group of Monuments, Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu on 1st February, 2023.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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The most outstanding discovery is of massive sized brick enclosure wall at the southern part of the mound. This structure is of baked bricks and exposed to a length of more than 75 meters with an average width of about 3.40 meters, which rise to a height of nearly 2 meters.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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A series of broken terracotta pipes fitted into one another revealed about the civic amenities maintained by the occupants of this site. The drainage system pattern is understood by the exposed remains of the drainage at the site.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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#worldheritage ๐Š๐š๐ค๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฒ๐š ๐‘๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ก๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐š (๐‘๐š๐ฆ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐š) ๐“๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž ๐ข๐ง ๐“๐ž๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ ๐š๐ง๐š is a Shiva temple built during Kakatiyan period under Rudradeva & Recharla Rudra. The Temple is a masterpiece of creative effort in field of construction & geo-technology.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Under the Temple Survey Project, a team of archaeologists led by Dr. Sushri Mishra Vikrama, Superintending Archaeologist, recently surveyed Silwani tehsil of Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. (1/4)
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เคธเค‚เคธเฅเค•เฅƒเคคเคฟ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚ เคธเคฎเคพเคฏเฅ€ เคจเคพเคฐเฅ€เคถเค•เฅเคคเคฟ เค”เคฐ เค‰เคธเค•เฅ‡ เคถเค•เฅเคคเคฟ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เค•เฅ‹ เคฆเคฐเฅเคถเคพเคคเฅ€ .@MinOfCultureGoI เค•เฅ€ เคเคพเค‚เค•เฅ€ "เคถเค•เฅเคคเคฟ เคฐเฅ‚เคชเฅ‡เคฃ เคธเค‚เคธเฅเคฅเคฟเคคเคพ"เฅค เคนเคฎเคพเคฐเฅ€ เค•เคฒเคพ เค”เคฐ เคชเคฐเค‚เคชเคฐเคพเค“เค‚ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚ เคจเคพเคฐเฅ€ เค•เฅ‡ เคธเฅเคตเคฐเฅ‚เคช เค•เคพ เคเค• เคธเฅเค‚เคฆเคฐ เค”เคฐ เคธเคพเคฐเฅเคฅเค• เคšเคฟเคคเฅเคฐเคฃเฅค. เค‡เคธเค•เฅ‡ เคฒเคฟเค เคตเฅ‹เคŸ เค•เคฐเฅ‡เค‚ !.vote now :
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Other interesting antiquity retrieved is the molded female terracotta figurine with two hands lifted upwards.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Four persons caught by Police in connection with the vandalism at Hampi. Based on video clip circulated on social media, Police have caught 4 persons from Madhya Pradesh. The accused are in custody and have accepted the mistake. Police Investigation is underway.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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During Swachhata Pakhwada activity organized at Tipu Sultan Palace, Bengaluru, traces of old murals on the walls and pillars hidden beneath several layers of plasterwork and covered by the accretion walls constructed many decades before were revealed by the expert team of ASI.
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Today Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman handed over the Bronze Idol of 'Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra' to MoS for Culture & Tourism (IC) Shri @prahladspatel. The Idol was stolen on 22nd August, 1961 from Nalanda Museum of ASI and had resurfaced at a trade fair in Britain.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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The iconographical feature like the elaborate head gear, thick holy thread and decorative drapery dates the Vishnu idol to Pallava period (circa 8th cent. CE).
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Interesting pottery finds are the base of conical jars placed at the eastern side of the structure. Such conical jars are widely distributed in Tamil Nadu and considered to be imitated variety of Roman Amphorae jars.
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The two fortified townships within the gap of 15kms during early historic times indicates the significant strategic location was preferred by the early historic people for trade in the region keeping in view of proximity of the sea, River and Lake (Pulicat).
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Locally known as Mahamaya Mandir, this east-facing open-air shrine temple is built with coarse sandstone and houses a collection of Yogini sculptures, each uniquely posed atop various mounts and sporting distinct hairstyles. The largest figure is Mahamaya, (1/3)
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Madanika playing Holi.Chennakeshava Temple, Belur, Karnataka.(The Pichkari-water gun & the palm of right hand is broken). While the sculpture at bottom right is filling Pichkari with colored water, the one on the left is holding a vessel of water. #holicelebration #AmritMahotsav
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The ancient site of Kapilavastu at Piparahwa village of Siddharthnagar district in Uttar Pradesh holds great importance in the phase of ancient history and Buddhism . It is referred to as the native place of Lord Buddha. (1/4)
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Archaeological Survey of India
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The ๐’๐ฎ๐ง ๐“๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐š ๐ข๐ง ๐Œ๐ž๐ก๐ฌ๐š๐ง๐š, ๐†๐ฎ๐ฃ๐š๐ซ๐š๐ญ was built in 11th century during the reign of King Bhima I of Chaulukya dynasty. The Temple is situated on the bank of river Pushpavati & the place finds mention in Skanda Purana as Bhaskar region.
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G Kishan Reddy
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If History, Exquisite Architecture & Indian Culture excite you, Modhera's Iconic Sun Temple is the perfect destination for you. Built-in the 11th Century, this temple is one of the finely sculpted temples in India. #incredibleIndia .#DekhoApnaDesh
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Archaeological Survey of India
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The findings of assorted stone tools of Palaeolithic and Neolithic periods from secondary contexts suggest that prehistoric people also occupied this area. Further studies are being carried out through geological, chemical analysis of the site/samples.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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MoS for Culture & Tourism (I/C) Shri @prahladspatel inaugurated the illumination of the historic #SafdarjungTomb in #NewDelhi today.With the illumination the architectural beauty of the 17th century Mughal era monument will display its historic reflection on Delhi after sunset.
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Archaeological Survey of India
5 years
The proximity of the site to the seacoast suggests that the site could have served as a strategic settlement involved in maritime trade. Further research will reveal interesting facts about the site as trade centre.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐š๐ญ ๐’๐š๐ง๐œ๐ก๐ข.The site of Sanchi comprises a group of Buddhist monuments dating back to 2nd & 1st centuries BC. It is oldest Buddhist sanctuary in existence & was a major Buddhist centre in India until 12th century AD. #buddhapurnima2023
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Explorations conducted in and around Gottiprolu within a radius of 15 kilometers revealed important vestiges viz., fortified early historic settlement at Puduru, Sunbrahmanya temple at Mallam, unique rock cut laterite stepped well at Yakasiri, Vishnu temple at Tirumuru.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Small river island Urvasi, situated on the banks of Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, is Home to ancient inscriptions, carvings and sculptures. (1/3)
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Archaeological Survey of India
5 years
These settlements could have been an important trade centre as indicated by the presence of imitated amphorae wares that were mostly used to transport liquid commodities.
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Archaeological Survey of India
5 years
Other major retrieved antiquities unearthed are copper and lead coins, iron spear head, stone celts, terracotta beads, ear stud in semi precious stone and hopscotches.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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2 Cannons found during Conservation work at Red Fort are now placed for public viewing by @ASIGoI. These cannons were hardly visible as the major portion was buried. After chemical cleaning & preservative coating, cannons are now placed at Lahori Gate for general public to view.
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Archaeological Survey of India
1 year
A momentous achievement for India as Santiniketan, West Bengal, has been officially inscribed on @UNESCO's World Heritage List, becoming 41st World Heritage Property of India. The historic decision was made in the 45th World Heritage Committee Meeting held in Riyadh Saudi Arabia.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Qutb Minar lights up for #SwachhataHiSeva 2023!.Join us in our mission for a 'Garbage Free India.' .Let's all come together in making our monuments and sites cleaner and greener.๐Ÿงผ๐ŸŒฟ #CleanIndia
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Archaeological Survey of India
2 years
Dholavira witnesses the entire trajectory of the rise & fall of early civilization of humankind. It demonstrates multifaceted achievements in terms of urban planning, construction techniques, water management, governance, development, art, manufacturing, trading & belief system.
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Archaeological Survey of India
2 years
A #worldheritagesite, Sun Temple at Konรขrak is one of the outstanding examples of temple architecture & art as revealed in its conception, scale and proportion, and in the sublime narrative strength of its sculptural embellishment. #worldheritageweek2022 #EkBharatShreshthaBharat
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Visit of Hon'ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Smt. @anandibenpatel to Iconic Site of Hastinapur on 15th December 2022.
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Archaeological Survey of India
5 years
On this #InternationalMuseumDay take a peek into the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Museum in Red Fort.
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Archaeological Survey of India
2 years
A sophisticated water management system demonstrates the ingenuity of the Dholavira people in their struggle to survive & thrive in harsh environment. The site includes a large cemetery with cenotaphs of six types testifying to the Harappanโ€™s unique view of death.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Click on the link to download/view the January issue of .@ASIGoI's Newsletter.
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Archaeological Survey of India
3 years
100 years of the legacy of Shikaripura Ranganatha Rao famously known as Dr. S. R. Rao (1 July 1922 โ€“ 3 January 2013). Dr. S.R. Rao was an Indian archaeologist who is credited with the discovery of number of sites including the Harappan port city of Lothal & Dwarka in Gujarat.
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Archaeological Survey of India
2 years
#Worldheritage ๐€๐ซ๐œ๐ก๐š๐ž๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ข๐ญ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐๐š ๐Œ๐š๐ก๐š๐ฏ๐ข๐ก๐š๐ซ๐š ๐š๐ญ ๐๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐๐š, ๐๐ข๐ก๐š๐ซ comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE. #KnowYourHeritage
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Archaeological Survey of India
2 years
A masterpiece of creative genius in both conception and realisation, the Sun Temple at Konรขrak represents a chariot of the Sun God, with twelve pairs of wheels drawn by 7 horses evoking its movement across the heavens. #KnowYourHeritage #worldheritageweekcelebrations
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Archaeological Survey of India
3 years
An inscription in Shankh lipi on one of the steps, datable to 5th century CE, Gupta period, possibly reading "Sri Mahendraditya. โ€, identified as Kumargupta of the Gupta dynasty has been unearthed. @MinOfCultureGoI
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Archaeological Survey of India
6 years
In view of the video circulating on social media where in few miscreants are seen pulling down the pillar of UNESCO World Heritage site Hampi Temple, a FIR has been filed in Hampi Police Station. @ASIGoI is committed to bring all the culprits seen in the video to book.
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Archaeological Survey of India
2 years
Hazara Rama Temple, Hampi is a small but beautiful place of worship dedicated to Lord Rama. The temple is popular for lovely relics & panels depicting the story of the epic Ramayana. Seen here are the few panels of #celebrationofholi festival from the Hazara Rama Temple, Hampi.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Ganesha, Halebidu, Karnataka. #WorldHeritageDay2021 #OurHeritageOurPride
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Archaeological Survey of India
2 years
๐‘๐จ๐œ๐ค-๐œ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐‰๐š๐ข๐ง๐š ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž, ๐’๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ง๐š๐ฏ๐š๐ฌ๐š๐ฅ .3 bas-reliefs of Jaina Tirthankaras in dhyana posture; 2 images depicted with 3 tired Chhatris & other one with single tier chhatri. Built by Mahendravarman I, however an inscription credits it to Maran Sendan.
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Archaeological Survey of India
4 years
Rani-ki-Vav, a stepwell situated in Patan, Gujarat was built as a memorial to King Bhima I by his Queen Udayamati, of 11th century Chaulukya dynasty. The stepwell was flooded by Saraswati river & silted over for centuries before getting rediscovered in 1940s. #WorldHeritageweek
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Archaeological Survey of India
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The location of Dholavira in the island of Khadir was strategic to harness different mineral & raw materials (copper, shell, agate-carnelian, steatite, lead & others) & to facilitate internal as well as external trade to the Magan (modern Oman peninsula) & Mesopotamian regions.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Ancient Harappan city of Dholavira was discovered in 1968 & excavated for 13 field seasons between 1989 & 2005. The unearthed excavations were simultaneously preserved, conserved & display all physical attributes contributing to the Outstanding Universal Value of the property.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Step back in time with Guntupalle Caves, located in Eluru District, Andhra Pradesh. The monument includes a rock-cut temple, monasteries, stupas, a brick chaitya and ruins of a mandapa. These ancient structures, dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 4th century CE, (1/2)
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Archaeological Survey of India
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เคธเฅ‡เค‚เค—เฅ‹เคฒ', เคคเคฎเคฟเคฒ เคถเคฌเฅเคฆ 'เคธเฅ‡เคฎเฅเคฎเคˆ' เคธเฅ‡ เค†เคคเคพ เคนเฅˆ, เคœเคฟเคธเค•เคพ เค…เคฐเฅเคฅ เคนเฅˆ 'เคธเคฎเฅเคชเคฆเคพ เคธเฅ‡ เคธเคฎเฅเคชเคจเฅเคจโ€™'เฅค . เคจเฅเคฏเคพเคฏ เค”เคฐ เคจเคฟเคทเฅเคชเค•เฅเคทเคคเคพ เค•เฅ€ เคญเคพเคตเคจเคพ เค•เฅ‹ เคฒเคฟเค เคฏเคน เคชเฅเคฐเคคเฅ€เค• เคจเคˆ เคธเค‚เคธเคฆ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚ 28 เคฎเคˆ, 2023 เค•เฅ‹ เคชเฅเคฐเคงเคพเคจเคฎเค‚เคคเฅเคฐเฅ€ เคฆเฅเคตเคพเคฐเคพ เคธเฅเคฅเคพเคชเคฟเคค เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคœเคพเคเค—เคพเฅค เคจเคˆ เคธเค‚เคธเคฆ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚ เค‡เคธ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเฅ€เค• เค•เฅ‹ เคธเฅเคฅเคพเคชเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เค•เคพ เคธเคพเค•เฅเคทเฅ€ เค†เคช เคญเฅ€ เคฌเคจเฅ‡เค‚เฅค.#SengolAtNewParliament.
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Amrit Mahotsav
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เค†เคœเคพเคฆเฅ€ เค•เฅ‡ #AmritMahotsav เค•เฅ‡ เคเค• เค…เคนเคฎ เคชเคกเคผเคพเคต เค•เฅ‡ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคฎเฅ‡เค‚, เคฎเคพเคจเคจเฅ€เคฏ เคชเฅเคฐเคงเคพเคจเคฎเค‚เคคเฅเคฐเฅ€ เคถเฅเคฐเฅ€ @narendramodi 28 เคฎเคˆ, 2023 เค•เฅ‹ เคจเคˆ เคธเค‚เคธเคฆ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚ เคชเคตเคฟเคคเฅเคฐ 'เคธเฅ‡เค‚เค—เฅ‹เคฒ' เค•เฅ€ เคธเฅเคฅเคพเคชเคจเคพ เค•เคฐ เคฐเคนเฅ‡ เคนเฅˆเค‚เฅค เคนเคฎเคพเคฐเฅ‡ เคธเคพเคฅ-เคธเคพเคฅ เค†เคช เคญเฅ€ เค‡เคธ เคเคคเคฟเคนเคพเคธเคฟเค• เคชเคฒ เค•เฅ‡ เคธเคพเค•เฅเคทเฅ€ เค…เคตเคถเฅเคฏ เคฌเคจเฅ‡เค‚เฅค. #SengolAtNewParliament #AmritKaal
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Archaeological Survey of India
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The sculptural & form modification displayed in Rudreshwara Temple is a masterpiece of creativity. Bracket figures are the highlight of the sculptures of temple. Two types of figures carved on the bracket figures, one is the mythical Vyalas & others are the Madanikas of Palampet.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Bead processing workshops & artifacts of various kinds such as copper, shell, stone, jewellery of semi-precious stones, terracotta, gold, ivory & other materials have been found during excavations at Dholavira, exhibiting the cultureโ€™s artistic & technological achievements.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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First List of Archaeological excavation approval given by @ASIGoI for the year 2022-23. #excavation #archaeological #archaeologicalexcavation #ArchaeologicalSurveyofIndia
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ASI's restoration efforts at Vat Phou temple in Laos.
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DD News
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ASI's restoration efforts at Vat Phou temple in Laos. According to the ASI team in Laos, the Vat Phou temple was built for Lord Shiva in the fifth century. However, it was turned into a Buddhist temple with the spread of Buddhism in Southeast Asia. @ASIGoI | #VatPhou
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Archaeological Survey of India
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#WorldHeritageDayCelebrations. At Humayun's Tomb ASI lit 41 candles to symbolize the 41 days of lock-down period. This denoted that one candle of humanity is enough to fight darkness.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Nestled in Nalanda district of Bihar, Rajgir or Rajgriha is a captivating ancient site with stone fortification that stretches across five hills: Vaibhargiri, Bipulagiri, Ratnagiri, Songiri, and Udaygiri. Archaeological Survey of India is conducting excavations at (1/4)
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Spanning across India, keeping with the spirit of unity within diversity, iconic monuments have been illuminated with the #G20India logo by @ASIGoI. 1) Kesariya Stupa, Champaran.2) Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur.3) Jaina Temple, Hampi.4) Aga Khan Palace, Pune.#VasudhaivaKutumbakam #G20
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Varaha Avatar, Udaygiri Cave, Madhya Pradesh. #WorldHeritageDay2021 #OurHeritageOurPride
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Archaeological Survey of India
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The Sherpas of the #G20 countries and invitees from countries & international organisations today visited the famous @UNESCO #WorldHeritageSite #KumbhalgarhFort. #G20Summit #G20India #G20Presidency
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Big boost to #India's cultural heritage, as .- Sun Temple,Modhera & adjoining monuments.- Rock-cut Sculpture & Reliefs of Unakoti.- Vadnagarโ€“A multi-layered Historic town, Gujarat.are the 3 new sites added to ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณTentative List of @UNESCO #WorldHeritagesites, making the count to 52.
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Congratulations India!. India adds 3 more sites to @UNESCOโ€™s Tentative List:. 01 Vadnagar- A multi-layered Historic town, Gujarat. 02 Sun Temple, Modhera and its adjoining monuments. 03 Rock-cut Sculptures and Reliefs of the Unakoti, Unakoti Range, Unakoti District
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Celebrating the Holi festival as seen in temple sculptures. In this sculpture from Ramgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Indian women use the pichkari to spray water on each other. #holifestival #holicelebration #holihai #AmritMahotsav #templesofindia #indianfestival
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Hon'ble Minister for Culture & Tourism, Shri @gssjodhpur , along with Prince Rahim Aga Khan, and other key dignitaries from Ministry of Culture, ASI inaugurated the state-of-the-art Humayunโ€™s Tomb #WorldHeritageSite Museum in New Delhi.
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Archaeological Survey of India
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Lion Capital found in the Excavations at Sarnath. Year 1904-1905. #OurHeritageOurPride #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav. For more such pictures follow our Instagram Handle.
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