Stone Work
During the Mauryan period, stone and architecture works became the symbol of the
dynasty.One can see the best of that period in cities like Gaya, Nalanda and Patna. Apart from
monasteries and Stupas, magnificent statues of lord Buddha were created.
Today, the most important place for stone works is Patharkatti in Gaya district. This area
supplies in abundance the blue black pot stone from which artisans craft Buddhist icons,
images and household articles like the pestle and the medicine grinder. |
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