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Archaeological Survey of India
@ASIGoI
ASI under Ministry of Culture, Govt of India is the premier organization for the archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation.
New Delhi, Delhi
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    Archaeological Survey of India
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    Jun 15
    Need permission to film, photograph, host an event, or develop visitor amenities at an ASI-protected monument? The process is now fully digital. Introducing SAHMAT - ASI’s new online portal for applying for filming, photography, cultural events, and amenities-related
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    Archaeological Survey of India
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    Sep 28, 2022
    In Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve, remarkable archaeological remains unraveled by @ASIGoI. In an exploration 26 temples, 26 caves, 2 monasteries, 2 votive stupas, 24 inscriptions, 46 sculptures, other scattered remains & 19 water structure are recorded. (1/3)
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    Archaeological Survey of India
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    Apr 6, 2025
    On this auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, the Archaeological Survey of India extends heartfelt greetings to all. Prabhu Ram, the 7th incarnation of Vishnu has been one of the most inspiring figures through the ages. Notably, the story of Lord Rama's righteousness, courage and
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    Archaeological Survey of India
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    Nov 23, 2022
    𝐃𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐚: 𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 is sited on the arid island of Khadir in Gujarat. Occupied between ca. 3000-1500 BCE, the archaeological site, one of the best preserved urban settlements from the period in Southeast Asia, comprises a fortified city & a cemetery.
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    Archaeological Survey of India
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    Nov 20, 2022
    𝐒𝐮𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞,𝐊𝐨𝐧â𝐫𝐚𝐤 On the shores of Bay of Bengal, bathed in rays of the rising sun, the temple at Konarak is a monumental representation of the sun god Surya's chariot.Built in the 13th century, the temple is attributed to Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
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    Archaeological Survey of India
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    Oct 31, 2019
    Excavation by @ASIGoI team in Andhra’s Gottiprolu indicate it as a Trade Centre of Early Historic Period, 2000 year old brick structure and a Vishnu sculpture also unearthed.
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    Archaeological Survey of India
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    Apr 24, 2025
    A stunning, intricately carved sculpture of Sheshashayi Vishnu has been unearthed during scientific clearance at Lakhuji Jadhavrao’s Chhatri, Sindkhed Raja (Buldhana), Maharashtra. The sculpture shows Lord Vishnu reclining on nine-headed Sheshnaga holding Chakra in upper left
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    Archaeological Survey of India
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    Nov 21, 2022
    𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞,𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐯𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞,𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞,𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐯𝐮𝐫 are 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞s built by Cholas in 11 & 12 century
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    Archaeological Survey of India
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    Apr 6, 2024
    Glimpses of ongoing Excavations and insitu Conservation of exposed Wadas of Maratha Period at Raigad Fort. The work is being carried out by Mumbai Circle, ASI
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    Archaeological Survey of India
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    Feb 10, 2020
    The tweet regarding replacement of sculptures with plain stones is false and misleading. The 2 images shown in the tweet are from different locations. The image with sculptures is from Natya Mandapa while the plain stones images are from the plinth of Jagmohana (the main temple).
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    Archaeological Survey of India
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    Sep 7, 2024
    On #GaneshaChaturthi, we bring you some of timeless sculptures of Lord Ganesha from across India. Photos from 4th to 16th Cen., from northern to southern parts of nation. Ganesha is one omnipresent deity worshipped across Southeastern Asia. Check out this thread. (1/7)
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    Archaeological Survey of India
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    Feb 10, 2020
    A new look of #KonarkSunTemple after removal of Iron Scaffolding.
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    Archaeological Survey of India
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    Nov 29, 2022
    Emperor Asokan’s Minor Rock Edict at Sasaram in Rohtas, Bihar was encroached for long. The key of the site, which is a protected monument, was handed over to officials of @ASIGoI after intervention of district authorities.
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    Archaeological Survey of India
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    Jul 7, 2025
    #Rakhigarhi, the largest #Harappan Site in the Indian subcontinent, was identified in 1964 for its archaeological potential, possibly serving as a provincial capital of the Harappan Civilization. The site is spread in more than 350 Hectare area, and has been identified as the
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