Thread on the Excavation in Odisha;
The ruined ancient temples towards the north-east flanks of the Suka Sari shrine are being excavated by the Archeological Survey of India.The ancient Vishnu Murthy was found 7days before (from today) during the excavation of another shrine.
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The ruined ancient temples towards the north-east flanks of the Suka Sari shrine are being excavated by the Archeological Survey of India.The ancient Vishnu Murthy was found 7days before (from today) during the excavation of another shrine.
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The structure is believed to be of 7th century.
Another structure of the Entrance towards the Garbha-griha (Sanctum) of a temple was found where 3 lattice windows are unearthed till now and I saw that it's a ditto of Parshurameshwara Temple. A measure thing I noticed is the
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Another structure of the Entrance towards the Garbha-griha (Sanctum) of a temple was found where 3 lattice windows are unearthed till now and I saw that it's a ditto of Parshurameshwara Temple. A measure thing I noticed is the
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sitting sculpture of Maa Uma & Maheswar which is quite similar to the Murthy in Parshurameshwara Temple wall (Left side of the temple's face) The experts assume that this temple was constructed much before the Suka Sari Temple (13th-14th century) and Shree Lingaraj Temple
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(11th Century). The recently excavated temple is believed to be built during the period of Sailodbhaba dynasty which was ruling many parts of eastern India during 6-8th century with its capital situated at modern Banapur.
Today I visited the spot and captured some photos.
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Today I visited the spot and captured some photos.
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Please avoid copyright issues. 🙏🏼😊🚩
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