Saptamatrika cult evidence dates back to 207 A.D. in Satavahana king Vijaya’s era
In a significant find, the Epigraphy Branch of the Archaeological Survey of India has discovered the earliest epigraphic evidence so far for the Saptamatrika cult. It is also the earliest Sanskrit inscription to have been discovered in South India as on date.
Saptamatrikas are a group of seven female deities worshipped in Hinduism as personifying the energy of their respective consorts. The inscription is in Sanskrit and in Brahmi characters and was issued by Satavahana king Vijaya in 207 A.D.
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Unknown titleptamatrika cult evidence dates back to 207 A.D. in Satavahana king Vijaya’s era Share Article 1 PRINT A A A The inscription on Saptamatrikas discovered by the ASI near Guntur in Andhra Pradesh. <span>Saptamatrika cult evidence dates back to 207 A.D. in Satavahana king Vijaya’s era In a significant find, the Epigraphy Branch of the Archaeological Survey of India has discovered the earliest epigraphic evidence so far for the Saptamatrika cult. It is also the earliest Sanskrit inscription to have been discovered in South India as on date. Saptamatrikas are a group of seven female deities worshipped in Hinduism as personifying the energy of their respective consorts. The inscription is in Sanskrit and in Brahmi characters and was issued by Satavahana king Vijaya in 207 A.D. Dr. K. Muniratnam, Director, Epigraphy branch, ASI, Mysuru told The Hindu that it was discovered in Chebrolu village in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh earlier this month. The inscrip Summary
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