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Sagar’s Ancient Arany Reveals 4,200‑Year‑Old Krishna Saga on Stone Slabs
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 08:32 AM
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In Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, a 4,200‑year‑old Arany contains 26 stone slabs that chronicle Krishna’s birth, childhood, the Kansa slaying, and Ugrasen’s coronation.
Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, has unveiled a remarkable archaeological find: an ancient Arany that houses 26 stone slabs carved with scenes from the life of Lord Krishna. The slabs, dating back approximately 4,200 years, depict key episodes such as Krishna’s birth, his childhood leelas, the destruction of the tyrant Kansa, and the coronation of King Ugrasen.
Archaeologists discovered the Arany during a recent excavation of a Gupta‑era temple complex. The stone panels, each bearing intricate carvings, provide a rare visual narrative of the mythological events that have shaped Hindu tradition for millennia.
Experts say the site offers invaluable insight into early Indian art and religious storytelling. The carvings are considered a testament to the region’s rich cultural heritage and are expected to attract scholars and pilgrims alike.
Archaeologists discovered the Arany during a recent excavation of a Gupta‑era temple complex. The stone panels, each bearing intricate carvings, provide a rare visual narrative of the mythological events that have shaped Hindu tradition for millennia.
Experts say the site offers invaluable insight into early Indian art and religious storytelling. The carvings are considered a testament to the region’s rich cultural heritage and are expected to attract scholars and pilgrims alike.