Akota Bronzes, Vadodara

Name: Akota Bronzes
Address: Vadodara, India

#16 among attractions in Vadodara

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The Akota Bronzes represent a rare and important set of 68 Jain images, dating to between the 6th and 12th centuries AD, which were found in the vicinity of Akota near Baroda in the Indian state of Gujarat. It includes rare Gupta period bronzes that have been widely used for comparison of Gupta period art. ()

Completed: VI centuryCoordinates: 22°17'42"N, 73°10'7"E

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Akota Bronzes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Akota, Jivantasvami, Vadodara Stock Exchange.

1.5 miNE
Universities and schools
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
40 min walk • The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, formerly Baroda College, is a public university in the city of Vadodara, in Gujarat state, India.
~1330 ftSE
Garden, Park
Akota, Vadodara
7 min walk • Akota is an urban area in the western side of Vadodara City, in the state of Gujarat, in India. Earlier it was known as "Anakotakka", as mentioned in one of the Akota Bronzes. The suburb is located on the banks of river Vishwamitri. It is one of the oldest areas of the ever growing Western part of Vadodara.
~0 ftN
Museum, Art gallery
Jivantasvami, Vadodara
1 min walk • Jivantasvami images represent the Jain Tirthankara Mahavira as a prince, with a crown and ornaments. The Jina is represented as standing in the kayotsarga pose. Jivantasvami images have been used only in the Shvetambara Jain tradition, they are unknown in the Digambara tradition.
1.4 miNE
Stock exchange
Vadodara Stock Exchange, Vadodara
37 min walk • Vadodara Stock Exchange is a defunct stock exchange located in the city of Vadodara and fully owned by Government of India in Western India. It was established in 1990 at Vadodara. It is the only existing stock exchange in the state of Gujarat along with Ahmedabad.
1.3 miSW
Neighbourhood
Tandalja, Vadodara
34 min walk • Tandlaja is urban and village area of Vadodara City, Gujarat, India. it is located on western side of Vadodara. It has some historical places such as an old stepwell built by maharajas. It is fastest growing area of Vadodara.
1.5 miNE
Universities and schools
Faculty of Science, Vadodara
39 min walk • The Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda is one of the major art colleges in India. It has a reputation for promoting a creative and individualist approach among its students, and has historically adhered to secularist, humanist, and modernist ideals.