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Archaeological Survey of India

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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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𝐃𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐚: 𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 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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𝐒𝐮𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞,𝐊𝐨𝐧â𝐫𝐚𝐤 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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Excavation by @ASIGoI team in Andhra’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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𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞,𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐯𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞,𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞,𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐯𝐮𝐫 are 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞s built by Cholas in 11 & 12 century

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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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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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A new look of #KonarkSunTemple after removal of Iron Scaffolding.

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Emperor Asokan’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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Lion Capital found in the Excavations at Sarnath. Year 1904-1905. #WorldHeritageDay2021 #OurHeritageOurPride

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𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢 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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Ganesha, Halebidu, Karnataka #HappyGaneshaChaturthi #GaneshChaturthi #Ganeshotsav #गणेश_चतुर्थी_की_शुभकामनाएं

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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 ASI’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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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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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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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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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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Jaina Saraswati (dated 1010 A.D.) discovered from excavation at Bir Chhabili Tila, Fatehpur Sikri. #InternationalMuseumDay

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𝐃𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐚 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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धौलावीरा एक ऐसा पुरातात्विक स्थल है, जो हमें न केवल मानव जाति के उत्थान और पतन प्रमाण देता है, बल्कि यह नगर नियोजन, निर्माण तकनीक, जल-प्रबंधन, शासन-प्रणाली, व्यापार और कला जैसे कई अन्य विषयों में अपनी बहुमुखी उपलब्धियों को भी प्रदर्शित करता है। कुछ तथ्य: #ArchaeologicalWonders

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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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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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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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#G20 Delegates visit at Group of Monuments, Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu on 1st February, 2023.

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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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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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#worldheritage 𝐊𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐑𝐮𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐚 (𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚) 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐚 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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संस्कृति में समायी नारीशक्ति और उसके शक्ति रूप को दर्शाती @MinOfCultureGoI की झांकी "शक्ति रूपेण संस्थिता"। हमारी कला और परंपराओं में नारी के स्वरूप का एक सुंदर और सार्थक चित्रण। इसके लिए वोट करें ! vote now :

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Other interesting antiquity retrieved is the molded female terracotta figurine with two hands lifted upwards.

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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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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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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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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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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 𝐒𝐮𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐡𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐚, 𝐆𝐮𝐣𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭 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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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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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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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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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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𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢 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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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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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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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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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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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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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.🧼🌿 #CleanIndia

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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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A #worldheritagesite , Sun Temple at Konârak 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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Visit of Hon'ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Smt. @anandibenpatel to Iconic Site of Hastinapur on 15th December 2022.

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On this #InternationalMuseumDay take a peek into the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Museum in Red Fort.

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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 Harappan’s unique view of death.

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100 years of the legacy of Shikaripura Ranganatha Rao famously known as Dr. S. R. Rao (1 July 1922 – 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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Click on the link to download/view the January issue of @ASIGoI 's Newsletter.

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A masterpiece of creative genius in both conception and realisation, the Sun Temple at Konârak 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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An inscription in Shankh lipi on one of the steps, datable to 5th century CE, Gupta period, possibly reading "Sri Mahendraditya..”, identified as Kumargupta of the Gupta dynasty has been unearthed. @MinOfCultureGoI

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#Worldheritage 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚, 𝐁𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐫 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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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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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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Ganesha, Halebidu, Karnataka #WorldHeritageDay2021 #OurHeritageOurPride

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𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤-𝐜𝐮𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥 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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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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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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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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सेंगोल', तमिल शब्द 'सेम्मई' से आता है, जिसक�� अर्थ है 'सम्पदा से सम्पन्न’'। न्याय और निष्पक्षता की भावना को लिए यह प्रतीक नई संसद में 28 मई, 2023 को प्रधानमंत्री द्वारा स्थापित किया जाएगा। नई संसद में इस प्रतीक को स्थापित करने का साक्षी आप भी बनें। #SengolAtNewParliament

Amrit Mahotsav

@AmritMahotsav

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आजादी के #AmritMahotsav के एक अहम पड़ाव के रूप में, माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi 28 मई, 2023 को नई संसद में पवित्र 'सेंगोल' की स्थापना कर रहे हैं। हमारे साथ-साथ आप भी इस ऐतिहासिक पल के साक्षी अवश्य बनें। #SengolAtNewParliament #AmritKaal

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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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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 culture’s artistic & technological achievements.

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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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#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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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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Varaha Avatar, Udaygiri Cave, Madhya Pradesh #WorldHeritageDay2021 #OurHeritageOurPride

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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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Big boost to #India 's cultural heritage, as - Sun Temple,Modhera & adjoining monuments - Rock-cut Sculpture & Reliefs of Unakoti - Vadnagar–A multi-layered Historic town, Gujarat are the 3 new sites added to 🇮🇳Tentative List of @UNESCO #WorldHeritagesites , making the count to 52

G Kishan Reddy (Modi Ka Parivar)

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Congratulations India! India adds 3 more sites to @UNESCO ’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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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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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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As a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ @ASIGoI have lluminated its monuments in tri colour across the country and entry is free till 15th August. A glimpse of Monuments in tricolor under Delhi Circle. Unfurl the pride of India and celebrate. #AmritMahotsav #HarGharTiranga

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These three temple complexes form a unique group, demonstrating a progressive development of high Chola architecture & art at its best & at the same time encapsulating a very distinctive period of Chola history & Tamil culture. #KnowYourHeritage #worldheritageweek2022

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The Kailasa temple dedicated to Lord Siva is the largest single monolithic rock excavation at Ellora. The temple features scenes from Mahabharata, Ramayana, Siva the ascetic, Siva the dancer, Ravana attempting to lift Mt. Kailasa. #KnowYourHeritage #WorldHeritageweek

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The Kailasa temple dedicated to Lord Siva is the largest single monolithic rock excavation at #WorldHeritage Ellora. The temple feature scenes from Mahabharata, Ramayana, Siva the ascetic, Siva the dancer, Ravana attempting to lift Mt. Kailasa #KnowYourHeritage #WorldHeritageweek

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Trichy Circle of @ASIGoI retrieved a 12th century Jaina image from Kumbakonam court, Tamilnadu. The image was stolen in 1999 & retrieved in the same year by Thanjavur police but was lying in Kumbakonam court. Now the image is returned to ASI by Hon'ble Kumbakonam court.

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Parshvanatha, (13th - 14th AD), Vijayapura Museum, Karnataka. #InternationalMuseumDay

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Thoughtful selection of materials in Rudreshwara Temple ranging from inventing light porous floating bricks to reduce load on foundation, to making of fine sculptures on hard dolerite stone & utilizing sand as a material for foundation, all represnt creative genius of engineering

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#WorldHeritage Rudreshwara Temple (Ramappa Temple) in Telangana is a Shiva temple built during the Kakatiyan period under rulers Rudradeva and Recharla Rudra. The temple is a masterpiece of the creative effort of the Kakatiyas in the field of construction & geo-technology.

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Trimurti, Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra. #WorldHeritageDay2021 #OurHeritageOurPride

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Great Cholas established a powerful monarchy in 9th CE at Thanjavur & in its surroundings.They enjoyed a long, eventful rule for four & half centuries with achievements in fields of royal endeavor such as military conquest, administration, cultural assimilation & promotion of art

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#WorldHeritage Ramappa temple is an outstanding ex. of temple architecture evolution illustrating a phase of development in science technology & art of temple building & construction in Deccan India.The Temple is a lone testimony to highest level of artistic & engineering talents

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#WorldHeritage Rani-ki-Vav is designed as an inverted temple divided into 7 levels. The sculptures in stepwell depicts numerous Hindu deities - Brahma, Vishnu, Siva Ganesha, Kubera, Lakulisha, Bhairava, Surya, Indra, Mahishasurmardini. #KnowYourHeritage #WorldHeritageWeek

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Rani--ki-Vav is designed as an inverted temple divided into 7 levels. The sculptures in stepwell depicts numerous Hindu deities - Brahma, Vishnu (in various forms), Siva Ganesha, Kubera, Lakulisha, Bhairava, Surya, Indra, Mahishasurmardini. #KnowYourHeritage #WorldHeritageweek

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Remembering #RakhalDasBanerji on his #BirthAnniversary . Photograph of excavations at the Indus site of Mohenjodaro, now in Pakistan. The ASI officer standing in the photograph is Rakhal Das Banerji, who excavated at Mohenjodaro in 1922. #mohenjodaro #archivesofasi #archaeology

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Archaeologists pay tribute to two legendary archaeologists on their Birth anniversaries, Shri Rakhaldas Banerji & Shri Madho Sarup Vats. RD Banerji (12 April 1885-23 May 1930) is synonymous with Mohenjodaro excavations which he started for first time in 1922. @MinOfCultureGoI

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As a part of Birth Anniversary celebrations of #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj ( #Shivjanmotsava ) on 19th February, the coronation throne of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Samadhi of #RajmataJijabai at #RaigadFort has been illuminated by ASI Mumbai Circle.

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