印度村莊出土數百年歷史的毘濕奴和拉克希米青銅雕像

在馬尼薩(Manesar) 巴甘基(Baghanki) 村的挖掘過程中，發現了三尊印度教神靈毘濕奴(Vishnu) 和拉克希米(Lakshmi) 女神的古代青銅雕像，其歷史可追溯到400多年前。這些雕像據信是幾個世紀前帶到村莊的，是一位村民在為新房子打地基時發現的。這些雕像以及在現場發現的金罐和硬幣寶庫已移交給哈里亞納邦政府進行進一步調查和保存。

Three Centuries-Old Bronze Statues of Vishnu and Lakshmi Unearthed in Manesar Village

馬尼薩爾村出土三百年歷史的毘濕奴和拉克希米青銅雕像

Manesar, Haryana, India: Monday, May 1, 2023

印度哈里亞納邦馬尼薩爾：2023 年 5 月 1 日星期一

During excavation work for the construction of a private residence in the Baghanki village of Manesar, three centuries-old bronze statues of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi were discovered on Sunday by villagers. The unearthing of these ancient artifacts has sparked immense interest and curiosity among historians, archaeologists, and religious devotees alike.

週日，在馬尼薩爾巴甘基村建造私人住宅的挖掘工作中，村民發現了三座具有數百年歷史的毘濕奴勳爵和拉克什米女神的青銅雕像。這些古代文物的出土引起了歷史學家、考古學家和宗教信徒的極大興趣和好奇心。

According to local authorities, the first statue depicts Lord Vishnu, the supreme deity of Hinduism, with his iconic attributes, including the conch shell, discus, and lotus flower. The second statue showcases Goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu, who is revered as the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and fortune. The third statue is a unique representation of both deities seated together, symbolizing their divine union and presence in the material world.

據當地政府稱，第一座雕像描繪了印度教的至高神毘濕奴神，其標誌性特徵包括海螺殼、鐵餅和蓮花。第二尊雕像展示的是毘濕奴神的配偶拉克希米女神，她被尊為財富、繁榮和財富女神。第三尊雕像是兩位神坐在一起的獨特表現，象徵著他們神聖的結合和在物質世界中的存在。

Upon the discovery of the statues, villagers initially contemplated erecting a temple at the site. However, due to disagreements among the community members and the landowner, Mr. Prabhu Dyal, the driver of the JCB machine involved in the excavation informed the Bilaspur police station about the findings. Subsequently, a team of police officers from the Manesar police station arrived at the scene and secured the statues.

發現這些雕像後，村民最初考慮在該地點建造一座寺廟。然而，由於社區成員和土地所有者之間存在分歧，參與挖掘的 JCB 機器司機 Prabhu Dyal 先生向 Bilaspur 警察局通報了調查結果。隨後，Manesar警察局的一隊警察趕到現場並保護了雕像。

"The statues are believed to be over 400 years old based on our initial assessment," stated Dr. Banani Bhattacharyya, Deputy Director of the Archaeology and Museums Department, Government of Haryana. "Their exact age and historical significance will be determined following a comprehensive study and scientific dating techniques. The statues will be displayed in our museum for public admiration and further research."

哈里亞納邦政府考古和博物館部副主任 Banani Bhattacharyya 博士表示：“根據我們的初步評估，這些雕像據信已有 400 多年的歷史。” “它們的確切年齡和歷史意義將通過綜合研究和科學測年技術來確定。這些雕像將在我們的博物館展出，以供公眾欣賞和進一步研究。”

Dr. Bhattacharyya and her team of archaeologists visited the excavation site and examined the context in which the statues were found. They believe that the statues may have been brought to the village approximately 400 years ago. However, further archaeological investigations are necessary to determine the precise circumstances and purpose of their placement at the site.

巴塔查亞博士和她的考古學家團隊參觀了發掘現場，並檢查了發現雕像的背景。他們認為這些雕像可能是在大約 400 年前被帶到這個村莊的。然而，還需要進一步的考古調查來確定它們放置在該地點的確切情況和目的。

Mr. Dyal, who owns the land where the statues were unearthed, expressed his surprise at the discovery. "I had no idea there were ancient statues buried on my property," he said. "I assumed I had the right to keep them since the land belonged to me."

雕像出土地的所有者迪亞爾先生對這一發現表示驚訝。 「我不知道我的土地上埋有古代雕像，」他說。 “我以為我有權保留它們，因為這片土地屬於我。”

Local police officials have initiated an investigation into the discovery of the statues and have questioned all laborers involved in the excavation, including Mr. Dyal. However, no additional artifacts or valuables have been recovered thus far.

當地警方官員已對雕像的發現展開調查，並詢問了包括戴爾先生在內的所有參與挖掘工作的工人。然而，到目前為止，尚未發現更多文物或貴重物品。

The discovery of these bronze statues holds immense significance in understanding the cultural and religious heritage of the region. They provide valuable insights into the artistic prowess, craftsmanship, and spiritual beliefs of the community that existed centuries ago. The statues will undergo further examination and conservation efforts by experts to ensure their preservation and accessibility for future generations.

這些青銅雕像的發現對於了解該地區的文化和宗教遺產具有重要意義。它們為了解幾個世紀前存在的社區的藝術實力、工藝和精神信仰提供了寶貴的見解。這些雕像將接受專家的進一步檢查和保護工作，以確保它們被保存並供子孫後代使用。