An ancient idol of Lord Vishnu was recovered on Saturday (7th June) while extracting sand from the Dwarkeswar river, which flows through Bankura in West Bengal. The idol, carved in stone, is believed to be from the 11th century.
According to reports, the local Hindus took the idol of 12-armed Lord Vishnu and placed it inside a temple. The idol is 3 feet 9 inches tall and 2 feet wide.
While speaking about the matter, archaeologist Sukumar Banerjee remarked, “The idol is exceptional in all aspects. Since it was recovered without any damage, the idol is valuable as a historical artefact.”
