ASI identifies Indian Artifacts Seized in USA

From idols dating back to the Gupta period (5th-6th Century AD) to terracotta objects of the Harappan culture, a range of Indian antiquities and artifacts have been identified by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) during a team’s recent visit to the United States.

Manjushri
  • Manjushri, a male bodhisattva wielding a flaming sword in his right hand is depicted in Mahayana Buddhism; represent the realization of transcendent wisdom which cuts down ignorance and duality.
  • It is often depicted as riding on a blue lion or sitting on the skin of a lion.
Mahayana Buddhism
  • Mahayana (Bigger Vehicle) is one of the sects of Buddhism ....
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