Australia to return three ancient Indian artefacts to India during PM Modi's visit
A ceremonial metal trident bearing the image of Goddess Bhadrakali, a stone idol of Nandi and a stone idol of si headed Kartikeya (Image credit
A ceremonial metal trident bearing the image of Goddess Bhadrakali, a stone idol of Nandi and a stone idol of si headed Kartikeya (Image credit: ANI) The three Indian artefacts being returned include Metal Trident with Goddess Bhadrakali: A ceremonial trishula surmounted by an image of Goddess Bhadrakali, symbolising protection, divine power and the destruction of evil in Shaiva-Shakti traditions. It originated from the Sri Kasiviswanathaswamy Temple in Kollumangudi, Tamil Nadu, and dates back to the 13th-16th centuries CE. A ceremonial trishula surmounted by an image of Goddess Bhadrakali, symbolising protection, divine power and the destruction of evil in Shaiva-Shakti traditions. It originated from the Sri Kasiviswanathaswamy Temple in Kollumangudi, Tamil Nadu, and dates back to the 13th-16th centuries CE. Stone Idol of Nandi: The sculpture depicts Nandi, Lord Shiva's sacred bull and vahana (mount), traditionally placed facing the temple sanctum as a symbol of devotion, strength and dharma.
It also comes from the Sri Kasiviswanathaswamy Temple in Kollumangudi and belongs to the 13th-16th centuries CE. The sculpture depicts Nandi, Lord Shiva's sacred bull and vahana (mount), traditionally placed facing the temple sanctum as a symbol of devotion, strength and dharma. It also comes from the Sri Kasiviswanathaswamy Temple in Kollumangudi and belongs to the 13th-16th centuries CE. Stone Idol of Si Headed Kartikeya (Shanmukha): The Chola-period sculpture represents Kartikeya, also known as Murugan or Shanmukha, with six heads symbolising wisdom, valour and divine protection. It originated from the Naganathsamy Temple in Manambadi, Thanjavur district, built during the reign of Rajendra Chola I in the early 11th century CE. NEW DELHI: Australia on Thursday announced that it will return three ancient Indian artefacts, a ceremonial metal trident bearing the image of Goddess Bhadrakali, a stone idol of Nandi and a stone idol of si headed Kartikeya to India.The announcement came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Australia on a three-day visit, where he received a grand welcome from the Indian community with cultural performances celebrating the shared heritage and close ties between the two nations.Addressing the media, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that India would also repatriate the ancestral remains of an Australian First Nations individual currently housed at the Government Museum in Chennai."I welcome progress to repatriate the remains of an Australian First Nations ancestor held in the Government Museum in Chennai.
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