Papers by rusav kumar sahu
Virtual Archaeology Review, May 20, 2013
The present paper deals with result obtained from recently conducted archaeological investigation... more The present paper deals with result obtained from recently conducted archaeological investigations in Kakanaya hill and Nagauri hill. The paper is a report of the archaeological exploration and scientific documentation of the Kakanaya hill and Nagauri hill. This study aims at presenting holistic understanding of the origin and development of the artistic activities in the region and to give the general information about the archaeological sites in the study area. The documented man activities will also discussed in detail. The present paper based on new interpretation regarding its importance for the development of Buddhist architecture and its cotemporary technique.
The present paper throws immense light on Sunworship in Odisha right from the pre-historic period... more The present paper throws immense light on Sunworship in Odisha right from the pre-historic period to the present day with a background for Sun-worship in Indian context. In early-medieval period along with Buddhism, Jainism, Saivism, Vaisnavism and Saktism, Saura cult flourished throughout the length and breadth of the state of Odisha under the patronage of various dynasties. Here, an attempt has been made to study the history of Sun-worship based on archaeological sources and attention is being paid for the present practice among the primitive tribes as well as rituals practised in various temples.
27 Surya, the visible celestial luminary was being worshipped in two important forms i.e. abstrac... more 27 Surya, the visible celestial luminary was being worshipped in two important forms i.e. abstract and figurative since time immemorial. The abstract form of Sun is evident from the prehistoric rock art, Harappan and Chalcolithic pottery paintings, Punch-marked and Cast coins in the early historic period of India followed by the Hero stones and royal charters of medieval period of South India. The earliest figurative representation of the Sungod is gradually influenced by the Iranian-Mithra particularly in northern and eastern India.
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