10th century idol unearthed in England, returned to India on Makar Sankranti
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Illegally removed from a village in Uttar Pradesh 40 years ago and taken to England, the ancient Indian idol was restored to its homeland on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.
An ancient Indian idol dating back to the 10th century, which was illegally removed from a village temple in Uttar Pradesh over 40 years ago and discovered in a garden in England, was restored to India on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Friday. Privileged to recover for repatriation priceless 10th century Vrishanana Yogini - missing since 1980s from Lokhari Temple, UP, India. Discovered in London in Oct 21, secured in @HCI_London. We thank all collaborators. @DrSJaishankar @harshvshringla @MEAIndia @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/owyDbH1mKR
The Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Gaitri Issar Kumar, took formal charge of the sculpture at the High Commission of India here from Chris Marinello of Art Recovery International, the organisation which helped repatriate the idol.
