Buddhism and Hinduism gold idols found in Tripura Pond

[Philosophia]

Gold idols found in Tripura pond

Agartala, March 16 (IANS) Two gold idols have been recovered from a pond in Tripura, triggering a debate among experts that Buddhism and Hinduism co-existed in the state in ancient times.
The idols were found by labourers Wednesday at Bishramganj in west Tripura, about 35 km from here. One of the idols is a nine-inch Buddha flanked by two dancing girls while the other is an eight-inch image of Vishnu in a standing position.

From here (http://www.dailyindia.com/show/8523.php/Gold_idols_found_in_Tripura_pond).

[Necrosapien]

That's cool!

[Toby Stimpson]

Its hotly debated thing...whether Hinduism was at one time outflanked by Buddhism. This could mean a lo of rewriting if it turns up any other evidence of some history books. Interesting, thanks for sharing! But one thing, when they say idols, they shouldnt mean Idols they should be saying murti's or representations...Hindus and Buddhists dont worship statues.

Namaste

Tobias