Buddhism had a profound influence on the Asian art and culture. Different aspects of Buddha’s life and teaching had found tangible manifestation in artistic production across Asia. The present paper intends to study the eight life events of Buddha, which, when depicted as a group, came to be known as the aṣṭa-mahā-pratihārya. The sites where these eight events took place are regarded as the principal pilgrimage sites by the Buddhists and became known as Attha-mahathanani or Ashta Mahāsthāna. While these episodes have been depicted in art since ancient times, the theme came to be frequently represented in a single sculptural panel during the Pala period with precursors in Gupta art of Sarnath. The concept found resonance in the sculptures and paintings of Myanmar and other Asian countries as well. Through the study of the representation of this concept in the art of India and Myanmar, the paper aims to study the composition and iconographyof the eight episodes and stresses upon the strong artistic exchanges between these two countries. Pertinent primary Buddhist texts are studiedto underscore the context and significance of these episodes.

Keywords: Buddhist Art, Aṣṭa-mahā-pratihārya, Birth, Enlightenment, First Sermon, Mahāparinirvāṇa

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of a rare bone objectrecovered at the recent excavation held at the site of Kaserua Khera in the Palwal District of Haryana. As indicated by the title, the investigation will center on a distinctive bone object, distinguished for its uniqueness and rarity, retrieved from the level associated with the painted grey ware culture. The research will encompass a deep examination, comparative analysis, and an ethnographic study, aiming to raise additional insights into this specific object. Such an approach promises to unveil valuable information regarding its utilization and the cultural practices prevalent during that period.

Keywords: Bone object, Painted Grey Ware Culture, encircled points, Harappan culture, Mother Goddesses, local deity, Sitala-devi, Palwal District.

In last decade, rock art study in India has become truly multidisciplinary and much emphasis has been laid. The study has progressed from the stage of discovery of rock paintings, identification of animals depicted in rock art and their chronological sequence to more applied aspects. This article throws a primary light on the depicted animal motifs in the rock art sites located in Bundi district. More than 30 rock art sites have been reported by the scholars and explorers in this region. Most of the rock paintings are belongs to Mesolithic to historical period. However, some of the paintings may be as early as upper Palaeolithic but it needs detail study.

Keywords: Animal, Archaeology, Paintings, Prehistory, Rajasthan, Rock Art.

Inscriptions are very valuable resources to study for grants and assignments, especially during early medieval Indian history, as we have lack of resources for that period. North India especially in Rajasthan, during the 8th century, have an evolutionary era regarding political, social and economic history. This research examines the shift from a central monarchy to the rise of regional landholders and provides insight into the evolution of feudal structures. The investigation will explore the detailed evidence provided by historical inscriptions about the allocation and significance of land endowments, highlighting their impact on historical terrains. While numerous scholars have extensively studied these inscriptions, there are still gaps and oversights in their work. This paper revisited the inscriptional history and enquired inscription on a micro level.

A large-scale salvage operation was undertaken in the Srisailam submergible area in the State of Andhra Pradesh slated to be concluded before completion of the Hydro-electric Project across the river Krishna near Srisailam, the famous Saivate Pilgrimage Centre. The number of villages which came under the submergence were 110. According to reliable sources the houses submerged were 11,309 and the displaced population totaled 52,049. Several stone age sites of the Lower, Middle, Upper Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic and Megalithic habitations were noticed at many places. Several sites were excavated and material discovered have been displayed in the museums at Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The historical sites coeval with the Mauryan, Satavahana, Chalukya, Rastrakuta and Vijayanagara periods were also noticed. Some temples of exquisite models once stood on the river banks were transplanted at higher levels. Similarly, some outstanding images discovered at various places were shifted to various museums in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States.