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1200-year-old miniature stupas
January 20 , 2023
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- Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered two 1200-year-old miniature votive stupas near Sarai Tila mound within the premises of 'Nalanda Mahavihara'.
- These, carved from stone depicting Buddha figures, must be around 1200-year-old.
- Beginning in the 7th century CE in India, small miniature terracotta stupas became popular as votive offerings.
- The Nalanda Mahavihara site comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE.
- It includes stupas, shrines, viharas (residential and educational buildings) and important art works in stucco, stone and metal.
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