 Nalanda University Archaeological Complex is an archaeological institution where one can find the archaeological remaining, artefacts and sculptures that were made in 6th Century BC. The key gallery of Nalanda University Archaeological Complex displays sixteen sculptures among which Trailokya Vijay, Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, Maitreya, Buddha in Varad, Dharmachakra and Bhumisparsh posture, Samantbhadra, Parshvanath and Nagaraj are worth mentioning. A scale model of excavated remains of Nalanda University occupies the central place of the hall.
Area of Nalanda University Archaeological Complex Nalanda University Archaeological Complex has the total area of the excavation of about 14 hectares. Collections of Nalanda University Archaeological Complex The edifices of Nalanda University Archaeological Complex are of red brick and the gardens are beautiful. Construction of Nalanda University Nalanda University Archaeological Complex was constructed in the Kushana Style of architecture, but the impact of the Pala dynasty is widely visible throughout. Past excavations suggest that a large part of the Nalanda University Archaeological Complex is still unexcavated, but nowhere does it suggest that the whole site could have accommodated 10,000 students and 2,000 teachers. Architecture of Nalanda University Archaeological Complex Nalanda University Archaeological Complex is divided by a central walkway that goes south to north, the monasteries or "Viharas" are east of this central alley and the temples or "Chaityas" to the west. Vihara in Nalanda University Archaeological Complex The Vihara of Nalanda University Archaeological Complex is perhaps the most interesting with its cells on two floors built around a central courtyard where steps lead up to what must have been a dais for the professors to address their students. Chapel of Nalanda University Archaeological Complex There is a small chapel in Nalanda University Archaeological Complex which still retains a half broken statue of the Gautama Buddha. Pyramidal Mass of Nalanda University Archaeological Complex The enormous pyramidal mass of Nalanda University Archaeological Complex is impressive and from its top commands a splendid view of the entire area. Surroundings of Nalanda University Archaeological Complex Nalanda University Archaeological Complex is surrounded by smaller stupas, many of which are studded with small and big statues of Gautama Buddha in various poses or " Mudras ". (Last Updated on : 11-03-2016) |
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