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Pillak

The place is about 55 Kms away from Udaipur. It is situated in Belonia Sub-Division.Treasure house of Hindu and Buddhist Sculpture. It dates back to 8th and 9th centuries. Beautiful images scattered in an area of about 10 Sq.Km. have been found. The images, terracotta plaques and sealing found here reflect survival of heterodox creeds and sects representing both Hinduism and Buddhism.

Colossal stone images of Avolokiteshwar and Narasimha have been found here. Pillak has become important from the historical point of view as many old stone images have been found in this area. The mound still found at Pillak, if excavated, may unearth many more images to help reconstruct the religion of this ancient place.




Location :
100 k.m. from Agartala.

How to Reach :
By bus from Agartala to Julaibari in Belonia Sub-Division.

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