ASI Plaque at Excavated Site – Virbhadra

ASI Plaque at Excavated Site – Virbhadra

Virbhadra – The site was excavated by the Archeological Survey of India (1973-75) and brought to light the remains of a Shiva temple and structures, besides coins, ceramics, and other antiquities in three cultural phases ranging from 1st Cent. A.D. to Circa 8th Cent. A.D.

  • The early phase (1st Cent. A.D. to Circa 3rd Cent. A.D.) is represented by a mud brick wall.
  • The middle phase (Circa 4th Cent. to Circa 5th Cent. A.D.) is marked by a floor of brickbats and the remains of a Saivite temple.
  • The late phase (Circa 7th Cent. to Circa 8th Cent. A.D.) is marked by some residential structures of burnt bricks.