Hinduism

11st century Jain statue found in Pushkar, India

1001 CE to 1100 CE | Archaeology | Asian Indian | Hinduism
Archaeologists working on a site near Ajmer, India have discovered a black stone statue of Jain Tirthankar Kuntunath in a meditating posture dating to the 11th century. The statue is one of 36 discovered in old Pushkar in the past year.

10th century Temple of Lord Vishnu discovered

901 CE to 1000 CE | Asian Indian | Hinduism | Places of Worship
Archaeologists have discovered a 10th century temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the village of Hathigan near Purva Khas in Karchana, India. "With the invaders having destroyed temples during the time, it is indeed rare that a beautifully carved plinth (from the temple) is still existing," said Dr DP Dubey of Allahabad University's Department of Ancient History, Culture and Archaeology.

9th century Buddhist temple discovered in India

801 CE to 900 CE | Asian Indian | Buddhism | Hinduism | Places of Worship
Workers on a construction site in Bhubaneswar, India have discovered the remains of a 9th century Buddhist monastery. Villagers have requested the preservation of the site.

Rajahs on the Red: A Journey to Medieval India

Arts and Sciences | Asian Indian | Hinduism | Martial Activities | Northshield
2006/06/24 - 10:00
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Escape to a time of magic and mystery in the fabled lands of Hindustan. Join your fellow travellers at the Rajah's court and marvel at the wonders on display.

Highlights: Performance by the Manohar Indian Dancers Henna tattoos Mahabharata Tournament (heavy fighting) Indian Bazaar Astrological consultations Raffle Feast

Friday Evening: Pre-Event Archery Tourney

Sunday Post-Event Activities: Tour of the new Hindu Temple Tour of Sage Garden Herbs


Barony of Castel Rouge (Winnipeg, Manitoba)

Statues Stolen from 13th Century Hindu Temple

1201 CE to 1300 CE | Asian Indian | Hinduism | Stonework
Archaeologists have reported that at least four statues have been stolen from a recently-discovered 13th century temple to Shiva near Bogra, Bangladesh.

Research links for medieval India

Aoife's Links | Asian Indian | Hinduism | Islam
Aoife brings us links about medieval India as she celebrates her new modern-world job at a yoga magazine publishing company.

Razed 16th Century Mosque Straddled 10th Century Hindu Temple

1501 CE to 1600 CE | Asian Indian | Hinduism | Islam
AFP: Indian archaeologists have found a medieval Hindu temple under the remains of an Islamic shrine that was razed by Hindus in 1992, a report unveiled in court said.
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