Sripura (Archaeological Survey)
by Bikash Chandra Pradhan | 2011 | 37,938 words
This study examines the Archaeological remains of Sripura from the period A.D. 650-800, revealing all varieties of archaeological materials, viz., art and architecture, coins, copper plate and stone epigraphic records and seals etc. highlighting the history and cultural heritage of Shripura. This ancient city was the capital of South Koshala under ...
Scultures of Vajraraga
[Registration No. 793; Size 15.5 x 8.5 cm]
He is seated on the ekala-padmasana in samadhi-mudra with both legs crossed and firmly placed right above left and both hands rest on the lap facing upward in same way. He is bedecked in all princely jewels similar to the former deity. Its lateral connecting wires are covered with single small flowers. The prabhamandala (open within) consist of flat inner part and rose moulding having an edge of tounges of flames. Top shaft above the halo bears a big bead ornament. It has a small and circular inscribed metal disc attached to the back of deity. Due to corrosion the letters are now not readable. It should be Buddhist creed as we found in some other specimens.