Divar: Archaeological discoveries, including temple architectural fragments dating between the 14th and 16th centuries, have emerged during restoration work at the historic Saptakoteshwar Temple in Divar, Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said.
In a social media post on Thursday, Sawant said the discoveries were made along the old pathway between Koti Tirth and Madhavachi Talli, indicating the existence of an ancient temple complex and a sacred corridor at the site on the island.
Among the significant finds are a “Kirtimukh” motif, traditionally carved above temple doorways, a carved capital of a temple pillar, and portions of a “Dev Khostam” used for placing idols, he said.
The variety of stone typologies and temple motifs suggests successive reconstruction of the temple during the Vijayanagar period following the destruction of an earlier temple dating to the Kadamba period, the Chief Minister said.
Sawant described the relics belonging to successive historical periods as an important archaeological discovery that strengthens the understanding of the chronology and sacred legacy of the ancient site.
“Our Government remains committed to preserving, restoring and bringing Goa’s rich civilisational heritage to light,” he said.
