Ancient remains of Bhandhakalan. – Photo : Samvad Expansion Deity statues from the 7th to 10th century have been found around the huge reservoir located in Bhandhakalan village of Chaubepur area of Varanasi district. The one-faced Shivalinga is said to be from the seventh-eighth century. Whereas the pillar found in the pond is from the 19th century. The Archaeological Department examined it and handed it over to the villagers for conservation. Although the villagers already worship these idols. Small deity statues have been present for a long time near the…
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