In a major cultural development, the United States is set to return three priceless bronze sculptures that were stolen from Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu decades ago. These sacred Dieties — including a rare 10th-century Shiva Nataraja, a 12th-century Somaskanda, and a 16th-century Saint Sundarar with Paravai are not just works of art, but deeply [...]
SYDNEY (Reuters) – India has formally requested two Australian art galleries to return two ancient statues of the Hindu god Shiva after it emerged the artefacts might have been looted from temples before being bought by the galleries several years ago. In an email to Reuters, the Attorney-General’s Department said the Government of India asked [...]
March 27, 2014
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