Experts indicate a chair with gems figure

Aarey Milch Colony has again attracted attention as a possible historical site after another important discovery. Local nature enthusiast Juabar Ansari recently detected a semi-round stone structure adorned with complex designs, suggesting experts that a temple may be a architectural piece that is characterized by a gemstone figure and possibly of a pedestal Is serving in form.

In 2022, Ansari discovered ancient idols like an ancient statue of Mala Durga, an incarnation of Mala Durga in Unit number 20 of the saw Milk Colony. Their latest discovery took place in January while cleaning an overgrowth section near a cattle farm. Describing the moment, he said, “On January 14, cleaning work was being done near a cattle farm as the drainage line was blocked. Cleaning the drainage line at the end of Tabela, I got something-a semi-round white stone object-which was covered in cow dung. I realized that it could have archaeological significance, so I cleaned it with water and discovered a beautiful design on it. I took pictures and, after discussing them with some archaeologists, confirmed its importance, “he said.

“I have since sent an email to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) with pictures and details. It is a proper excavation at the site, “he said.

What does this artifact represent?

Archaeologist Sandeep Dahisarkar, while analyzing photographs of deformation evidence, suggested that a piece of marble can be connected to a Jain pilgrimage since the Shillahara-Yadava period. Extending his insight for mid-day, he said, “It appears to be a temple architectural piece with a gem shape, possibly a kind of chair. A piece of marble suggests that it was part of a Jain pilgrimage since the Shillahara-Yadava period. My archaeological study, as published in my recent book Mr. Bimbhyana (2024)Another marble piece also refer to – a sculpture with a snake – from Malad, which is part of the halo of a Prabhavali or Jain Tirthkar Parashanath. The pieces of these temples suggest that they were destroyed by foreign invaders. In the case of Mumbai, the region was ruled by the Gujarat Sultanate and Portuguese. Suburban Mumbai requires a dedicated archaeological museum for such scattered and broken temple pieces, which ensures their safety and conservation of rich history of Mumbai. ,

Who was Yadav?

Yadav, also known as the army, was a medieval dynasty that ruled in the ninth and 14th centuries. At his height, his dominance currently spread parts of Maharashtra, North Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. As his capital to Devagiri (modern-day Daulatabad), he greatly influenced the cultural and architectural heritage of the region. Famous for his temple conservation and contribution in Marathi literature, his rule finally ended when Alauddin Khilji's forces captured his capital in the early 14th century.

Given the increasing number of archaeological discoveries in the saw Milk Colony, historians and local advocates continued to urge the authorities to fully dig for the safety and documents of the historical artifacts of the region.