Moghalmari
Overview
- •An archaeological site with a Buddhist monastery dated between 6th to 12th century.
- •Moghalmari or Mogolmari is a village and an archaeological excavation site in the Dantan I CD block in the Kharagpur subdivision of the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal.
Highlights
- An archaeological site with a Buddhist monastery dated between 6th to 12th century.
- Moghalmari or Mogolmari is a village and an archaeological excavation site in the Dantan I CD block in the Kharagpur subdivision of the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal.
- The excavation of the site which began in 2002–03, led by Professor Ashoka Datta of Calcutta University has revealed the presence of a Buddhist monastery dated between 6th to 12th Century.
- A detailed excavation of the site started in November 2013 by the State Archaeological Directorate led to discovery of several artifacts and six tablets.
- Excavations at Moghalmari confirmed the presence of Buddhist vihars in the area, which was mentioned by Chinese travellers Fa Hien and Hiuen Tsang.
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Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.
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An archaeological site with a Buddhist monastery dated between 6th to 12th century. Moghalmari or Mogolmari is a village and an archaeological excavation site in the Dantan I CD block in the Kharagpur subdivision of the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal.
It is about 15.9 km from central Keshiary.
The most comfortable months are January, February, November and December; April is the hottest, with highs around 35°C.
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October to March
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