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Description
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Monument Name: Base of Surya image
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 Aks...
Show moreMonument Name: Base of Surya image
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: Surya
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Topics
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Gaya, Bihar, 16 Vedis, Surya Shrine, Chota Akshayavata, Surya, Other, 48, God figures, Bases, Recent shrines, VP Complex, Gods, Hindu shrines--India, Surya (Hindu deity)
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Coordinates (MODS)
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24.777339,85.006514
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Is Part Of
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This is a still image of Surya Shrine@sci-site001-02 (Relationship )
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Description
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Monument Name: Surya [central shrine]
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 ...
Show moreMonument Name: Surya [central shrine]
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: Surya
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Topics
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Gaya, Bihar, Surya Shrine, Surya, Other, 48, God figures, Recent shrines, VP Complex, Gods, Hindu shrines--India, Surya (Hindu deity)
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Coordinates (MODS)
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24.777339,85.006514
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Is Part Of
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This is a still image of Surya Shrine@sci-site001-02 (Relationship )
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Description
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Monument Name: Surya (2) [central shrine]
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 Ch...
Show moreMonument Name: Surya (2) [central shrine]
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: Surya
Show less
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Topics
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Gaya, Bihar, Surya Shrine, Surya, Other, 48, God figures, Recent shrines, VP Complex, Gods, Hindu shrines--India, Surya (Hindu deity)
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Coordinates (MODS)
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24.777339,85.006514
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Is Part Of
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This is a still image of Surya Shrine@sci-site001-02 (Relationship )