Oertal found the remains of a square temple on the west side of the Dhamekh Stupa.īroken pieces of the Ashoka pillar were found a few feet away from the main wall of this temple. Oertel (Reports of the Archaeological Survey of India, 1904-1905), published in 1908, and pictures of a replica at Wat Umongĭuring the archaeological excavations at Sarnath in 1905, Mr.F.O. (Photo: RBI Official Website) Licensed by : Government of India.Īs per our convenience, we can divide the Ashoka Pillar into three main parts.Ī schematic reconstruction of the lion capital of Ashoka at Sarnath using the measurements and estimate of the excavator F. It can also be seen on the currencies issued by the Government of India, present slightly above the bottom right corner of each note beside its value. It can be seen as the emblem of the Government of India on all the major buildings, medals of honor,(Param Veer Chakra, Shaurya Chakra, Ashok Chakra), passports, etc. Undoubtedly, this statue of four lions is a unique example of ancient sculpture in India. THE LION CAPITAL was excavated from SARNATH, and this was a part of ASHOKAN PILLAR The emblem of India reflects India’s traditions, glorious history, and heritage. After the independence, FOUR-FACED LION ( LION CAPITAL) was adopted as THE EMBLEM OF INDIA. LION CAPITAL:- The top (crown) of the Ashoka pillar found at Sarnath is known as the Lion Capital. Afterward, Sarnath was completely destroyed by the Muslim invaders.
DHAMMA CHAKRA PARIVARTAN (TURNING THE WHEEL OF DHARMA).īuddhist monasteries, temples, pillars, and some stupas were built here by Emperor Ashoka during his reign.
Lord Buddha gave his first sermon here in Sarnath. Sarnath is situated at a distance of about 12 km from the main city of Varanasi. Where is Sarnath situated and what is it famous for? The pillar in Sarnath on which the warning given by Emperor Ashoka to the divisive forces in Buddhism is inscribed is called the Ashoka Pillar of Sarnath. What is the meaning of Ashoka Pillar Sarnath?
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