Chola-Era Bronze Idols of Nataraja, Sivakami Found in Nagapattinam
The two idols were found with their respective supporting pedestals under a depth of one meter during the ongoing excavation which commenced on August 3
Chennai: Unique Chola-era bronze alloy idols of Lord Nataraja in classical Ananda Tandava (cosmic dance of bliss) posture and a gracefully sculpted Goddess Sivakami were recovered by Tamil Nadu State Archaeology department during excavation in Nagapattinam, minister A Rajmohan has said.
The two idols were found with their respective supporting pedestals under a depth of one meter during the ongoing excavation which commenced on August 3, he said.
"Excavation works are currently underway in Nagapattinam under the aegis of the Tamil Nadu government's Department of Archaeology. Through these efforts, evidence showcasing the antiquity and historical significance of the Tamil people is being uncovered. I am delighted to share that several statues have been discovered, including bronze idols of Natarajar and Sivakami Amman from the Chola era," Rajmohan, the Tamil Development minister said posting the images on X on Friday.
