Last December I visited Sannathi where a stupa from the Ashokan era (3rd century BC) is getting restored. The prized treasure here is the portrait of the Emperor himself which was unearthed . I was told that this was the ever portrait of the king discovered with the incription " Raya Ashoka" carved on it..Here is the photofeature that was published in Yahoo.com . I wrote a detailed story in Deccan Herald a couple of months ago.
This heritage week, we celebrate more heritage sites across India.. I have been always fascinated by lesser known destinations, especially on heritage and cultures and will be sharing some of the stories and photographs from these sites.
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That sounds great discovery! thanks for sharing.
India is always great cultural place. My friend traveled in india, and they loved it, so i am eager to travel in India. I dont know much about india as i am traveling next month to india. so i hope this will help me to know india very well.
Namestey!! :)
A precious discovery indeed!!
Wonderful discovery.
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Nice post..
Oh! I have been waiting to visit Sannathi, Many visits to Gulbarga but could not make it. Thanks ! I saw the photographs on Yahoo.
very informative
Great information..
That's a precious information excavated by the archeology department and unveiled in words by you. India, it's tradition, culture and mythology never ceases to fascinate me.
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