1,800-Year-Old Saraswati Idol: Evidence of India’s Ancient Musical Heritage
A recent iconographic study of an approximately 1,800-year-old black sandstone idol of Goddess Saraswati, discovered in Madhya Pradesh, has provided important insights into ancient Indian musical traditions, iconography and the cultural history of the Malava community.
About the Saraswati Idol
Location and Historical Period
- The sculpture was originally excavated during the 1980s at Manasa town in Neemuch district, Madhya Pradesh.
- It is currently preserved at the Ujjain Museum.
- The idol has been dated to the 2nd century CE, placing it within the broader historical context of the Malava region.
Archaeological Significance
- It is regarded as the oldest known Saraswati sculpture from ....
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