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Description: Site Number: site001
Date Period: Early medieval?
Brief History: Supposed to be 16 vedis, but local priests say there are 19
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, Pindadana, Tarpana
Architectural Style: Stone pillars, roofed courtyard
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Stone-roofed courtyard with 16 internal pillars and 21 pillars on the perimeter -- small annex-mandapa with 4 pillars, floor is natural stone of hill. Small one cell entrance to the Chota Ak...
Show moreSite Number: site001
Date Period: Early medieval?
Brief History: Supposed to be 16 vedis, but local priests say there are 19
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, Pindadana, Tarpana
Architectural Style: Stone pillars, roofed courtyard
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Stone-roofed courtyard with 16 internal pillars and 21 pillars on the perimeter -- small annex-mandapa with 4 pillars, floor is natural stone of hill. Small one cell entrance to the Chota Akshayavata south of 16 padas. Cell has one major sculpture of Surya and two other sculptural fragments. Exit of cell leads to Chota Akshayavata shrine, which is a plastered platform around the tree. There are numerous sculptures, panels and fragments plastered into platform and kept around the tree.
Location: Chand Chaura
Approach: through Chand Chaura or north from Brahmasaror
Topographical Features: Top of the Mundaprishta hill on the western bank of the Phalgu across from the Sita Kunda
Usage: Active worship
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala -- current head of committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Present Condition: Kept in the open
Conservation Assessment: Pillars are covered with pindas, in need of cleaning
Vishnu: Western wall of Chota Akshayavata platform: 1. dasavatara, 9"x40", 2. dasavatara, 5"x24" -- On top of Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Vishnu, 16" -- Eastern wall of Chota Ashayavata: 1. broken Vishnu?, 10" -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Vishnu?, 20"
Shiva: Small single cell: 1. shiva linga, 2. Ganesha, 24" -- On top of Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Shiva linga and family, new -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Uma-Maheshvara, 18", 2. Uma-Maheshvara, 18"
Devi: Eastern wall of Chota Ashayavata: 1. Parvati, 14"
Other gods--goddesses: Small single cell: 1. Surya, 48" -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Surya, 18"
Building-Structural Material And Other: Brick stone
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Usage: Active worship
Topics: Hindu shrines--India
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777339,85.006514

Description: Site Number: sci-site001
Monument Name: 16 vedis and Chota Akshayavata
Date Period: Early medieval?
Brief History: Supposed to be 16 vedis, but local priests say there are 19
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, Pindadana, Tarpana
Architectural Style: Stone pillars, roofed courtyard
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Stone-roofed courtyard with 16 internal pillars and 21 pillars on the perimeter -- small annex-mandapa with 4 pillars, floor is natural stone...
Show moreSite Number: sci-site001
Monument Name: 16 vedis and Chota Akshayavata
Date Period: Early medieval?
Brief History: Supposed to be 16 vedis, but local priests say there are 19
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, Pindadana, Tarpana
Architectural Style: Stone pillars, roofed courtyard
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Stone-roofed courtyard with 16 internal pillars and 21 pillars on the perimeter -- small annex-mandapa with 4 pillars, floor is natural stone of hill. Small one cell entrance to the Chota Akshayavata south of 16 padas. Cell has one major sculpture of Surya and two other sculptural fragments. Exit of cell leads to Chota Akshayavata shrine, which is a plastered platform around the tree. There are numerous sculptures, panels and fragments plastered into platform and kept around the tree.
Location: Chand Chaura
Approach: through Chand Chaura or -- north from Brahmasaror
Topographical Features: Top of the Mundaprishta hill on the western bank of the Phalgu across from the Sita Kunda
Building-Structural Material And Other: Brick stone
Usage: Active worship
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala -- current head of committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Present Condition: Kept in the open
Conservation Assessment: Pillars are covered with pindas, in need of cleaning
Vishnu: Western wall of Chota Akshayavata platform: 1. dasavatara, 9"x40", 2. dasavatara, 5"x24" -- On top of Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Vishnu, 16" -- Eastern wall of Chota Ashayavata: 1. broken Vishnu?, 10" -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Vishnu?, 20" --
Shiva: Small single cell: 1. shiva linga, 2. Ganesha, 24" -- On top of Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Shiva linga and family, new -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Uma-Maheshvara, 18", 2. Uma-Maheshvara, 18"
Devi: Eastern wall of Chota Ashayavata: 1. Parvati, 14"
Other gods--goddesses: Small single cell: 1. Surya, 48" -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Surya, 18"
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Usage: Active worship
Topics: Altars, Vedi
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777339, 85.006514

Description: Site Number: sci-site001
Monument Name: 16 vedis and Chota Akshayavata
Date Period: Early medieval?
Brief History: Supposed to be 16 vedis, but local priests say there are 19
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, Pindadana, Tarpana
Architectural Style: Stone pillars, roofed courtyard
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Stone-roofed courtyard with 16 internal pillars and 21 pillars on the perimeter -- small annex-mandapa with 4 pillars, floor is natural stone...
Show moreSite Number: sci-site001
Monument Name: 16 vedis and Chota Akshayavata
Date Period: Early medieval?
Brief History: Supposed to be 16 vedis, but local priests say there are 19
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, Pindadana, Tarpana
Architectural Style: Stone pillars, roofed courtyard
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Stone-roofed courtyard with 16 internal pillars and 21 pillars on the perimeter -- small annex-mandapa with 4 pillars, floor is natural stone of hill. Small one cell entrance to the Chota Akshayavata south of 16 padas. Cell has one major sculpture of Surya and two other sculptural fragments. Exit of cell leads to Chota Akshayavata shrine, which is a plastered platform around the tree. There are numerous sculptures, panels and fragments plastered into platform and kept around the tree.
Location: Chand Chaura
Approach: through Chand Chaura or -- north from Brahmasaror
Topographical Features: Top of the Mundaprishta hill on the western bank of the Phalgu across from the Sita Kunda
Building-Structural Material And Other: Brick stone
Usage: Active worship
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala -- current head of committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Present Condition: Kept in the open
Conservation Assessment: Pillars are covered with pindas, in need of cleaning
Vishnu: Western wall of Chota Akshayavata platform: 1. dasavatara, 9"x40", 2. dasavatara, 5"x24" -- On top of Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Vishnu, 16" -- Eastern wall of Chota Ashayavata: 1. broken Vishnu?, 10" -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Vishnu?, 20" --
Shiva: Small single cell: 1. shiva linga, 2. Ganesha, 24" -- On top of Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Shiva linga and family, new -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Uma-Maheshvara, 18", 2. Uma-Maheshvara, 18"
Devi: Eastern wall of Chota Ashayavata: 1. Parvati, 14"
Other gods--goddesses: Small single cell: 1. Surya, 48" -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Surya, 18"
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Usage: Active worship
Topics: Hindu shrines--India
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777339, 85.006514
Is Part Of: This is a sub-site of 16 Vedis, Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata@site001 (Relationship )

Description: Site Number: sci-site001
Monument Name: 16 vedis and Chota Akshayavata
Date Period: Early medieval?
Brief History: Supposed to be 16 vedis, but local priests say there are 19
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, Pindadana, Tarpana
Architectural Style: Stone pillars, roofed courtyard
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Stone-roofed courtyard with 16 internal pillars and 21 pillars on the perimeter -- small annex-mandapa with 4 pillars, floor is natural stone...
Show moreSite Number: sci-site001
Monument Name: 16 vedis and Chota Akshayavata
Date Period: Early medieval?
Brief History: Supposed to be 16 vedis, but local priests say there are 19
Local Tradition Associated With Building--Structure--Site: Shraddha, Pindadana, Tarpana
Architectural Style: Stone pillars, roofed courtyard
Description Of The Building--Structure--Site: Stone-roofed courtyard with 16 internal pillars and 21 pillars on the perimeter -- small annex-mandapa with 4 pillars, floor is natural stone of hill. Small one cell entrance to the Chota Akshayavata south of 16 padas. Cell has one major sculpture of Surya and two other sculptural fragments. Exit of cell leads to Chota Akshayavata shrine, which is a plastered platform around the tree. There are numerous sculptures, panels and fragments plastered into platform and kept around the tree.
Location: Chand Chaura
Approach: through Chand Chaura or -- north from Brahmasaror
Topographical Features: Top of the Mundaprishta hill on the western bank of the Phalgu across from the Sita Kunda
Building-Structural Material And Other: Brick stone
Usage: Active worship
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala -- current head of committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Present Condition: Kept in the open
Conservation Assessment: Pillars are covered with pindas, in need of cleaning
Vishnu: Western wall of Chota Akshayavata platform: 1. dasavatara, 9"x40", 2. dasavatara, 5"x24" -- On top of Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Vishnu, 16" -- Eastern wall of Chota Ashayavata: 1. broken Vishnu?, 10" -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Vishnu?, 20" --
Shiva: Small single cell: 1. shiva linga, 2. Ganesha, 24" -- On top of Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Shiva linga and family, new -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Uma-Maheshvara, 18", 2. Uma-Maheshvara, 18"
Devi: Eastern wall of Chota Ashayavata: 1. Parvati, 14"
Other gods--goddesses: Small single cell: 1. Surya, 48" -- Wall surrounding Chota Akshayavat platform: 1. Surya, 18"
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Usage: Active worship
Topics: Hindu shrines--India
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777339, 85.006514
Is Part Of: This is a sub-site of 16 Vedis, Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata@site001 (Relationship )

Description: Monument Name: Broken panel
Date Note: 16 Vedis is a medieval shrine, whereas Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata are relatively recent shrines with early medieval sculptures.
Abstract: New shrines are continually being added through rematerialization of sculptures and creation of new shrines, as is evident at Chota Akshayavata. The pillared hall is an open courtyard shrine, next to which is another, smaller courtyard of six or eight pillars.
Site Name: 16 Vedis, Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata
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Show moreMonument Name: Broken panel
Date Note: 16 Vedis is a medieval shrine, whereas Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata are relatively recent shrines with early medieval sculptures.
Abstract: New shrines are continually being added through rematerialization of sculptures and creation of new shrines, as is evident at Chota Akshayavata. The pillared hall is an open courtyard shrine, next to which is another, smaller courtyard of six or eight pillars.
Site Name: 16 Vedis, Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata
Site Number: site01
Site Category: VP Complex
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala/ current head of the committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Protection Status: Well-protected
Present Condition: Kept in open
Conservation Assessment: Poorly maintained. The pillars require cleaning, as they are covered with pindas.
Other gods--goddesses: Unidentified panel
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Topics: Gaya, Bihar, Chota Akshayavata, Broken panels, Broken, Walls, VP Complex, Unidentified, Hindu shrines--India
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777339,85.006514
Is Part Of: This is a still image of Chota Akshayavata@sci-site001-03 (Relationship )

Description: Monument Name: Parvati
Date Note: 16 Vedis is a medieval shrine, whereas Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata are relatively recent shrines with early medieval sculptures.
Abstract: New shrines are continually being added through rematerialization of sculptures and creation of new shrines, as is evident at Chota Akshayavata. The pillared hall is an open courtyard shrine, next to which is another, smaller courtyard of six or eight pillars.
Site Name: 16 Vedis, Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata
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Show moreMonument Name: Parvati
Date Note: 16 Vedis is a medieval shrine, whereas Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata are relatively recent shrines with early medieval sculptures.
Abstract: New shrines are continually being added through rematerialization of sculptures and creation of new shrines, as is evident at Chota Akshayavata. The pillared hall is an open courtyard shrine, next to which is another, smaller courtyard of six or eight pillars.
Site Name: 16 Vedis, Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata
Site Number: site01
Site Category: VP Complex
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala/ current head of the committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Protection Status: Well-protected
Present Condition: Kept in open
Conservation Assessment: Poorly maintained. The pillars require cleaning, as they are covered with pindas.
Shiva: Parvati
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Topics: Gaya, Bihar, Chota Akshayavata, Parvati, Goddesses, Goddess figures, 14", Shiva, VP Complex, Hindu shrines--India, Parvati (Hindu deity)
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777339,85.006514
Is Part Of: This is a still image of Chota Akshayavata@sci-site001-03 (Relationship )

Description: Monument Name: Uma-Mahesvara
Date Note: 16 Vedis is a medieval shrine, whereas Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata are relatively recent shrines with early medieval sculptures.
Abstract: New shrines are continually being added through rematerialization of sculptures and creation of new shrines, as is evident at Chota Akshayavata. The pillared hall is an open courtyard shrine, next to which is another, smaller courtyard of six or eight pillars.
Site Name: 16 Vedis, Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata
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Show moreMonument Name: Uma-Mahesvara
Date Note: 16 Vedis is a medieval shrine, whereas Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata are relatively recent shrines with early medieval sculptures.
Abstract: New shrines are continually being added through rematerialization of sculptures and creation of new shrines, as is evident at Chota Akshayavata. The pillared hall is an open courtyard shrine, next to which is another, smaller courtyard of six or eight pillars.
Site Name: 16 Vedis, Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata
Site Number: site01
Site Category: VP Complex
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala/ current head of the committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Protection Status: Well-protected
Present Condition: Kept in open
Conservation Assessment: Poorly maintained. The pillars require cleaning, as they are covered with pindas.
Shiva: Uma-Mahesvara
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Topics: Gaya, Bihar, Chota Akshayavata, Uma-Mahesvara, 18, Shiva, God figures, VP Complex, Gods, Uma-Maheshvara, Hindu shrines--India, Shiva (Hindu deity)
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777339,85.006514
Is Part Of: This is a still image of Chota Akshayavata@sci-site001-03 (Relationship )

Description: Monument Name: Uma-Mahesvara
Date Note: 16 Vedis is a medieval shrine, whereas Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata are relatively recent shrines with early medieval sculptures.
Abstract: New shrines are continually being added through rematerialization of sculptures and creation of new shrines, as is evident at Chota Akshayavata. The pillared hall is an open courtyard shrine, next to which is another, smaller courtyard of six or eight pillars.
Site Name: 16 Vedis, Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata
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Show moreMonument Name: Uma-Mahesvara
Date Note: 16 Vedis is a medieval shrine, whereas Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata are relatively recent shrines with early medieval sculptures.
Abstract: New shrines are continually being added through rematerialization of sculptures and creation of new shrines, as is evident at Chota Akshayavata. The pillared hall is an open courtyard shrine, next to which is another, smaller courtyard of six or eight pillars.
Site Name: 16 Vedis, Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata
Site Number: site01
Site Category: VP Complex
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala/ current head of the committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Protection Status: Well-protected
Present Condition: Kept in open
Conservation Assessment: Poorly maintained. The pillars require cleaning, as they are covered with pindas.
Shiva: Uma-Mahesvara
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Topics: Gaya, Bihar, Chota Akshayavata, Uma-Mahesvara, 18", Shiva, God figures, VP Complex, Gods, Uma-Maheshvara, Hindu shrines--India, Shiva (Hindu deity)
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777339,85.006514
Is Part Of: This is a still image of Chota Akshayavata@sci-site001-03 (Relationship )

Description: Monument Name: Vishnu
Date Note: 16 Vedis is a medieval shrine, whereas Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata are relatively recent shrines with early medieval sculptures.
Abstract: New shrines are continually being added through rematerialization of sculptures and creation of new shrines, as is evident at Chota Akshayavata. The pillared hall is an open courtyard shrine, next to which is another, smaller courtyard of six or eight pillars.
Site Name: 16 Vedis, Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata
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Show moreMonument Name: Vishnu
Date Note: 16 Vedis is a medieval shrine, whereas Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata are relatively recent shrines with early medieval sculptures.
Abstract: New shrines are continually being added through rematerialization of sculptures and creation of new shrines, as is evident at Chota Akshayavata. The pillared hall is an open courtyard shrine, next to which is another, smaller courtyard of six or eight pillars.
Site Name: 16 Vedis, Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata
Site Number: site01
Site Category: VP Complex
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala/ current head of the committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Protection Status: Well-protected
Present Condition: Kept in open
Conservation Assessment: Poorly maintained. The pillars require cleaning, as they are covered with pindas.
Vishnu: Vishnu
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Topics: Gaya, Bihar, Chota Akshayavata, God figures, Vishnu, 20, VP Complex, Gods, Hindu shrines--India, Vishnu (Hindu deity)
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777339,85.006514
Is Part Of: This is a still image of Chota Akshayavata@sci-site001-03 (Relationship )

Description: Monument Name: Vishnu
Date Note: 16 Vedis is a medieval shrine, whereas Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata are relatively recent shrines with early medieval sculptures.
Abstract: New shrines are continually being added through rematerialization of sculptures and creation of new shrines, as is evident at Chota Akshayavata. The pillared hall is an open courtyard shrine, next to which is another, smaller courtyard of six or eight pillars.
Site Name: 16 Vedis, Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata
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Show moreMonument Name: Vishnu
Date Note: 16 Vedis is a medieval shrine, whereas Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata are relatively recent shrines with early medieval sculptures.
Abstract: New shrines are continually being added through rematerialization of sculptures and creation of new shrines, as is evident at Chota Akshayavata. The pillared hall is an open courtyard shrine, next to which is another, smaller courtyard of six or eight pillars.
Site Name: 16 Vedis, Surya Shrine and Chota Akshayavata
Site Number: site01
Site Category: VP Complex
Ownership: Vishnupada Prabandhakarini Samiti Ilake Chaudahasaiya Gayapala/ current head of the committee is Shankaralala Pathak (Ghadiwala)
Protection Status: Well-protected
Present Condition: Kept in open
Conservation Assessment: Poorly maintained. The pillars require cleaning, as they are covered with pindas.
Vishnu: Vishnu

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Topics: Gaya, Bihar, Chota Akshayavata, Vishnu, 16, God figures, VP, Gods, Hindu shrines--India, Vishnu (Hindu deity)
Coordinates (MODS): 24.777339,85.006514
Is Part Of: This is a still image of Chota Akshayavata@sci-site001-03 (Relationship )

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