Mahabharata’s ‘House Of Lac' To Be Excavated

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    • Publish Date: Nov 2 2017 12:50PM
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    • Updated Date: Nov 2 2017 12:53PM
Mahabharata’s ‘House Of Lac' To Be Excavated
A circuitous tunnel inside the ancient site, in UP’s Baghpat district which is said to be used by the Pandavas to escape from the Wax House built by Kauravas with an evil intention to burn them

MEERUT: After years of requests by archaeologists and local historians, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has finally approved the excavation of what locals believe is the site of the 'Lakshagriha', the house of lac which features in an important incident in the Mahabharata. The site is located in Barnawa area of Baghpat district.

Retired ASI superintending archaeologist, (excavation) KK Sharma said, "Lakshagriha plays a significant part in the Mahabharata. The Kauravas had built the palace out of lac and planned to burn the Pandavas alive, but the brothers escaped through a tunnel.

The structure was located in what is now Baghpat, at the site called Barnawa. In fact, Barnawa is the twisted name of Varnavrat, one of the five villages that the Pandavas had demanded from the Kauravas to settle in after their exile."

Speaking to TOI, director (excavation) of ASI Jitender Nath said, "After a thorough study of the proposal we have given licence to two ASI authorities, Institute of Archaeology in Red Fort, Delhi, and our excavation branch, to jointly conduct the excavation."


HIGHLIGHTS

  • The site is located in Barnawa area of Baghpat district.
  • Barnawa is the twisted name of Varnavrat, one of the five villages that the Pandavas had demanded from the Kauravas.
  • According to ASI officials, the excavation will begin in the first week of December and will continue for three months.

According to ASI officials, the excavation will begin in the first week of December and will continue for three months. Students of the Institute of Archaeology will also participate in it.

Asked about the religious significance of the site, Dr SK Manjul, director, Institute of Archaeology, said, "It will not be appropriate to say anything on the religious aspect of this site as of now. We chose this site primarily because of its proximity to other important sites like Chandayan and Sinauli. In Sinauli, excavations had revealed an important Harappan-period burial site. We had recovered skeletons and pottery in large quantities in 2005. Similarly, a copper crown along with carnelian beads was found in Chandayan village in 2014."

The crown was found by local archaeologist Amit Rai Jain and the find had been reported by TOI. Though not much remains at the site, its most significant part is the tunnel inside the mound, which the Pandavas may have used to make their escape.

Krishan Kant Sharma, associate professor, department of history, Multani Mal PG College Modinagar and secretary of Culture & History Association, "No one has ever ventured too deep into the tunnel as it has several turns. But maybe now this excavation will map its length."

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Hemalatha.G Sethu Bhaskara Matriculation Higher Secondary Scho

Really interesting!

Ronit.R National Hill View Public School

Okay this excavation will help us unravel whether the Mahabharata was just another epic or did it really occur

Nidhi MAYUR PUBLIC SCHOOL(PATPATGANJ)

Amazing!

Roma Ramcoumar Bethel Mat Hr Sec School

This would be a great clue which proves mahabartha is true or not .

R.RAGHUSHREE S.B.O.A. School & Junior College

OMG!

Sreya Bheemesh KENSRI ACDEMY OF EXCELLENCEMARIANAP

A superb initiative to unravel the unknown mysteries of our past! A truly amazing decision!

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