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Hero stones are among the most fascinating historical records of ancient India. In this video, discover what they are, why they were erected, and what they reveal about the lives and values of our ancestors.![]()
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In response to yesterday's video, many users talked about the older use of the word toilet, that was derived from the French word toilette. ![]()
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Taking note of this linguistic variable, here is my response to the who are trying to defend the use of work "toilet" for sculpture from our ancient temples.![]()
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Would you justify use of the word for our ancient sculpture?
A sculpture of Darpana Sundari displayed in a museum under the Department of Culture, Telangana, has been described as a “Toilet Scene.”![]()
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But is that really what this sculpture represents?![]()
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Darpana Sundari is a well-known motif in Indian temple art, depicting a graceful woman looking into a mirror. Reducing such an artistic and cultural representation to a “toilet scene” reflects a serious lack of understanding and sensitivity.![]()
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Museums are expected to preserve and explain our heritage accurately—not misrepresent it.![]()
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Watch the video and decide for yourself.![]()
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#IndianSculpture #DarpanaSundari #Telangana #IndianHeritage #TempleArt #Museum #HinduArt #CulturalHeritage
Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath, one of the world’s most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites, have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the ongoing 48th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan, Republic of Korea.![]()
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With this inscription, Sarnath becomes India’s 45th World Heritage Site, further strengthening the country’s remarkable cultural legacy on the global stage.![]()
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Located near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, Sarnath is among the four holiest sites in Buddhism. It was here, in the 6th century BCE, that Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment to his five disciples, setting in motion the Dharmachakra Pravartana (Turning of the Wheel of Dharma), marking the establishment of the Buddhist Sangha.![]()
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The site has been subjected to extensive excavations by the ASI since the 19th cen., showcasing cultural layers from as early as 5-4th cen. BCE till 12th cen. CE, indicating constant patronage and activities from pre-Mauryan levels till the Rajput period.![]()
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The famous Mauryan Lion Pillar which later became the National Emblem of India and the Dharkachakrapravartan Buddha from the Classic Gupta Art are found from the excavations which are presently displayed at the India’s earliest site Museum which was established in 1904.