Tour to Pilak

Pilak is a den of beautiful Hindu and Buddhist images that dates back to the 8th and 9th centuries. Various excavations in the area yielded these sculptures that were scattered about for 10 sq. kilometers. The various archeological findings inclusive of the images and terracotta plaques suggested the survival of both heterodox sects and creeds representing both Hinduism and Buddhism. Colossal stone images of Avolokiteshwar and Narasimha have been found here.

Located at a distance of 100 km from Agartala, Pilak is a place of attraction for its archaeological remains of the 8th and the 9th centuries. Stone images as well as terracotta plaques have been found here. In the southern sub division of Tripura in the plains of Belonia, Pilak Pathar and Lungthung are the two archeologically rich provinces that have attracted the notice of historians. Many images lie buried in this area. Image of Narashimha and Avolokiteswara found at Pilak is exhibited in Agartala Museum.

Terracota plaques and seals depicting Buddhist creed and Stupa have been found in Pilak. Other images found here in, Thakuranitilla is the beautiful image of Shakti with eight hands. Images of Buddhist and Hindu pantheons establish the religious history of Pilak. The spectacular pieces of art have a strong influence of the works of art found in the reigns of Palas and Guptas of Bengal. The casts of terra cotta plaques have a strong similarity with the casts recovered from Paharpur and Mainamati. The Archeological Survey of India has marked it as the archeological site.

Pilak, an archeological site of terracotta plaques and stone images is popular for its exciting archeological findings. Log on to northeastindia.com to know about the Pilak.