Telangana: Kakatiya-era idol found in Mahabubnagar dunes

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A black granite sculpture ofVishnu-Chennakesavawas unearthed from sand dunes in Mahabubnagar district.

The idol has been carved out of black granite. It is interesting to note that the idol was kept hidden undern rosewood logs for safety and security when

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there was political unrest soon after the lastKakatiyaking Prataparudra was taken captive of war in 1323 AD.

After sensitising villagers about the historical significance of the idol, Siva Nagi Reddy appealed to the the local community to preserve it.