Dear Colleagues, 

Let me first express my gratitude to those of you who have shared their knowledge with me. I was unwell and unable to thank you at the proper moment. 

And - now. What is the earliest, archaeologically confirmed, date for the Sati-devi cult practices performed in the sanctuaries - known as pīṭhā's?

With regards, 

Artur Karp (ret.)

South Asian Studies Deptt

University of Warsaw

Poland