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Experts Explore Buddhist Heritage and Archaeology at Bhopal Museum
Experts met at the Birla Museum in Bhopal for two days.
They talked about protecting Buddhist buildings, art and historical sites.
Some speakers described Buddhist places near Bhopal and in the Bandhavgarh region.
Another speaker explained old Brahmi inscriptions and donations made by family members.
Researchers also discussed Buddhist history around Ujjain.
One presentation showed how Buddhist ideas became part of traditional folk art.
Other talks covered the preservation of Sanchi monuments and Buddhist statues from Damoh.
The event ended on Sunday.
A two-day national lecture series on Buddhist heritage concluded at Bhopal’s Birla Museum on Sunday.
Experts discussed conservation, promotion and architectural layouts linked to Buddhist heritage.
Archaeological Survey of India official Shivakant Vajpayee described Buddhist sites near Bhopal and remains in Bandhavgarh.
Presentations examined Brahmi rock inscriptions, Buddhist heritage around Ujjain, folk-art traditions and princely-era preservation records.
Researchers also discussed Buddhist statues and iconography from Damoh and archaeological treasures across Madhya Pradesh.
- Who
- Archaeologists, scholars and heritage experts, including Archaeological Survey of India official Shivakant Vajpayee, attended.
- What
- A two-day national lecture series examined Buddhist heritage, ancient inscriptions, archaeology and conservation.
- Where
- Birla Museum in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- The series concluded on Sunday after two days.
- Why
- The event focused on conserving and promoting Buddhist heritage and architectural layouts.
Key facts
- Event duration
- Two days
- Venue
- Birla Museum, Bhopal
- Main focus
- Conservation and promotion of Buddhist heritage
- Inscriptions discussed
- Brahmi rock inscriptions
- Regions examined
- Bhopal, Bandhavgarh, Ujjain, Sanchi and Damoh
- Research topics
- Archaeology, architecture, folk art, preservation and Buddhist iconography
- Organizing proceedings
- Led by Manuel Joseph, Ramesh Yadav, B. K. Lokhande, Manoj Jain and Aadesh Kumar Jain
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