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Telangana Discovery: Unique Pillar Blends Religions
22 Jun
Summary
- A rare stone pillar with Buddha and Hindu deity sculptures was found.
- The pillar features carvings of Buddha, Vishnu, Shiva, and a warrior.
- This is the first known Telangana pillar with such mixed religious art.
A rare stone pillar, uniquely featuring a Buddha Parinirvana sculpture alongside representations of Hindu deities and a warrior figure, has been identified in Bhimsari village, Adilabad district. This find is particularly noteworthy as it is the first reported instance in Telangana where a single pillar showcases diverse religious motifs on all four faces.
The pillar exhibits half-relief carvings that include Buddha in his final reclining posture, Vishnu in a reclining pose (Sayana Murti), a heroic warrior adorned in royal attire, and Uma Lingana Murti depicting Shiva embracing Parvati. This amalgamation of Buddhist and Hindu iconography on one monument provides significant historical and artistic insight.
Historians confirm the Buddha sculpture matches descriptions of the Parinirvana posture. While Buddha Parinirvana sculptures have been found in Telangana previously, the Bhimsari pillar's unique combination of multiple religious figures on a single monument distinguishes it from earlier discoveries and adds to the region's known Buddhist heritage.
