Eight Ashokan period stupas found in Orissa

lonelyaztec · Jun 26th, 2006, 12:45

Times of India, Sunday, June 25

Orissa Institute of Maritime and South East Asian Studies (OIMSEAS) has unearthed some 2,300 years-old artefacts in Jajpur district in the state which, it claimed, could change some historical narratives on the Ashokan period.

"The description of Chinese piligrim Hieun-Tsang about Ashoka that he had constructed 10 stupas in Odra country where Buddha had preached may come true. Earlier, historians refused to accept the narrative. We have already analysed five stupas and found three more similar structures," OIMSEAS Director Debaraj Pradhan said here.

Read the full Times of India Article here

Nick-H · Jun 26th, 2006, 15:00

Thanks Aztec!

I've cut the article, as we should only post quotes here, along with a link to the source, for copyright reasons.

Jorge Reverter · Jun 26th, 2006, 16:47

Aztec,

Very interesting article. I've been following some of the Ashoka's Stupas here and there. Obviously not far from this Jajpur district I've visited Dhauli.

Thanks for sharing.

Jorge

kullukid · Jun 26th, 2006, 18:28

If you find this post interesting i would highly recommend you read "The Buddha & The Sahibs" by Charles Allen. kk

sirensongs · Jun 26th, 2006, 21:37

*Very* cool, thanks for the notice. It's amazing how we (or they) just keep finding new (old) stuff that refutes previous beliefs...exciting. Maybe Orissa can get in on the Buddhist pilgrimage tourism (lucrative packages a la Lumbini, Gaya, Sarnath etc for the Taiwanese, southeast Asian, Japanese Buddhist crowds). Andhra is getting their act together on this front as well.

aadil · Jun 27th, 2006, 01:25

Thanks for the link, LonelyAztec, and it sure is interesting to read about these old (new) finds!!! I have been recently reading about the Buddhist art in India and this seems pretty interesting stuff. Would love to visit and see for myself too. After seeing the Stupas in Sanchi, Sarnath and Nala Sopara near Mumbai too, I find it will be a good opportunity for the Government to add to the tourist circuit and include these places on their maps too.

And good to see you online, Sirensongs, hope you've recovered from your eye infection now.

Cheers,
Aadil.

Jun 26th, 2006, 12:45	#1
lonelyaztec Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,498	Eight Ashokan period stupas found in Orissa Times of India, Sunday, June 25 Orissa Institute of Maritime and South East Asian Studies (OIMSEAS) has unearthed some 2,300 years-old artefacts in Jajpur district in the state which, it claimed, could change some historical narratives on the Ashokan period. "The description of Chinese piligrim Hieun-Tsang about Ashoka that he had constructed 10 stupas in Odra country where Buddha had preached may come true. Earlier, historians refused to accept the narrative. We have already analysed five stupas and found three more similar structures," OIMSEAS Director Debaraj Pradhan said here. Read the full Times of India Article here __________________ Aztec My photoblog Last edited by Nick-H : Jun 26th, 2006 at 15:02.

Jun 26th, 2006, 21:37	#5
sirensongs Eeny meeny mango Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: All India Permit (somewhere between Delhi & Dharamsala) Posts: 1,213	Very cool, thanks for the notice. It's amazing how we (or they) just keep finding new (old) stuff that refutes previous beliefs...exciting. Maybe Orissa can get in on the Buddhist pilgrimage tourism (lucrative packages a la Lumbini, Gaya, Sarnath etc for the Taiwanese, southeast Asian, Japanese Buddhist crowds). Andhra is getting their act together on this front as well. __________________ *"Why do people go to India to find themselves? India is where you go to lose* yourself."** Feringhee: The India Diaries

Jun 27th, 2006, 01:25	#6
aadil Aircraft Service Engineer, Astronomer & Traveller Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mumbai, India. (Lat 18.967 N, Long 72.833 E, Alt 11 m) Posts: 2,038	Thanks for the link, LonelyAztec, and it sure is interesting to read about these old (new) finds!!! I have been recently reading about the Buddhist art in India and this seems pretty interesting stuff. Would love to visit and see for myself too. After seeing the Stupas in Sanchi, Sarnath and Nala Sopara near Mumbai too, I find it will be a good opportunity for the Government to add to the tourist circuit and include these places on their maps too. And good to see you online, Sirensongs, hope you've recovered from your eye infection now. Cheers, Aadil. __________________ Climb high; climb far; Your goal, the sky, Your aim, the stars!!!

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Jun 26th, 2006, 15:00	#2
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,173	Thanks Aztec! I've cut the article, as we should only post quotes here, along with a link to the source, for copyright reasons.

Jun 26th, 2006, 16:47	#3
Jorge Reverter Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Murcia - Spain Posts: 1,463	Aztec, Very interesting article. I've been following some of the Ashoka's Stupas here and there. Obviously not far from this Jajpur district I've visited Dhauli. Thanks for sharing. Jorge

Jun 26th, 2006, 18:28	#4
kullukid Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: u.k. Posts: 1,211	If you find this post interesting i would highly recommend you read "The Buddha & The Sahibs" by Charles Allen. kk