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All that remains of the Krishna temple at Vidisha, near the famous Heliodorus pillar. According to veteran archaeologist late SP Gupta, this temple goes back to around 5th century BCE, making it the oldest Hindu temple ever found archaeologically. pic.twitter.com/Ufg6tHi3dE
— Akshay (@Macranthrope) November 2, 2019
Reconstruction sketch of the temple: pic.twitter.com/kbPAxxJYEF
— Akshay (@Macranthrope) November 2, 2019
Archaeologist SP Gupta on the origin of this temple: pic.twitter.com/A7YAMGQgBw
— Akshay (@Macranthrope) November 2, 2019
The Heliodorus pillar dating to Shunga era, records conversion of a Greek ambassador into Vaishnava Hindu Dharma. Circa 2nd-1st century BCE. The ancient Krishna temple was originally situated nearby. pic.twitter.com/2Pk8BCj6ZJ
— Akshay (@Macranthrope) November 2, 2019
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