Arijit Nag
Special Issue June 2023
Volume-XI, Special Issue, June 2023 | ||
Published Online: 30.06.2025 | Page No: 171-175 | |||
Deities on Kushana coins – An Attempt
to study the Kushana coins on Religious Perspective
Arijit Nag, Assistant Professor, Department of
History, Panchmura Mahavidyalaya, Bankura, West Bengal, India | |
The Kushana coins serve as a captivating window into the religious landscape of ancient India and Central Asia. These numismatic artifacts feature a diverse array of deities, reflecting the syncretic blend of indigenous and foreign beliefs. From the revered Shiva and Vishnu to Iranian divinities like Ahura Mazda, these coins serve as visual testimonies to the cultural confluence of the era. Through intricate iconography and symbolism, the deities on Kushana coins encapsulate the spiritual tapestry of a dynamic civilization, exemplifying the interplay between art, faith, and historical evolution. | |
Keywords: Kushana, Coinage, Deities, Bactria, Indo-Scythian, Indo-Greek, Ardoxo. |