3000-Year-Old Jain Idols Unearthed in Gujarat Village, ASI Investigates Ancient Site

• Five 3000-year-old Jain idols discovered during excavation in Sherisa village, Kalol taluka, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
• Laborers found the idols while digging for a foundation, alerted by a 'clanging sound' from their spades.
• ASI's preliminary investigation suggests idols are from the Shunga-Kushan period or even earlier.
• Idols feature intricate carvings reflecting Jain traditions like lotus, swastika, serene postures, and traces of Sanskrit/Prakrit script.
• Discovery could open a new chapter in Gujarat's Jain history, suggesting Sherisa was an ancient pilgrimage site.

Why It Matters: Ancient Jain idols unearthed in Gujarat reveal a 3000-year-old historical secret and potential pilgrimage site.