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Chapter 03
Satellite Studies and Imagery
Dharma King means King of religion and Norsang means like a lion in human beings. Thus place name also indicates the place of Ashtapad that of Aadinath or Rushabhdev or Shiva. There is a trench surrounding the Ashtapad which was made by the descendants of Aadinath.
Probable site of Ashtapad
Probable site
Commonly visited Ashtapad
DKN
Nandi
Figure shows Nandi, Commonly visited Ashtapad Site, Dharma King Norsang and probable site of Ashtapad yet to be confirmed on ground
The site located using satellite data, the Dharma King Norsang seems most appropriate for the site of Ashtapad Mountain and Ashtapad Maha Tirth. The place is yet to be confirmed on ground. Detail study is to be carried out using GIS (Geographic information system) and other satellite data. Comparison of the measurement of the temple found in the satellite image and measurement found in literature or given by Jain Munis will be carried out in future during DEM (Digital elevation model) generation & GIS analysis. Finally in conclusion I can say that even though we could not locate any archaeological evidences or could not reach Dharma King Norsang site in these trips: Dharma King Norsang site needs to be explored further on satellite data as it might probably be the site of Ashtapad Maha Tirth. The site shows Swastika like structure in satellite data.
Swastika shape imagery seen at Dharma King Norsang
Swastika shape seen could be the probable site of Dharma King Norsang
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Locating probable unexplored Archaeological site...
