Idol lay broken for 150 years: Eran's Gupta-Age statue of Narasimha stands tall again
A Gupta-era Narasimha statue, found broken 150 years ago in Eran town, Bhopal, has been restored and erected by the Archaeological Survey of India. Unique for its smiling rather than aggressive form, the 8-tonne sculpture stands tall alongside other historic temples in the region. The restoration process involved meticulous care to preserve its archaeological significance.
A Gupta-era Narasimha statue, found broken 150 years ago in Eran town, Bhopal, has been restored and erected by the Archaeological Survey of India. Unique for its smiling rather than aggressive form, the 8-tonne sculpture stands tall alongside other historic temples in the region. The restoration process involved meticulous care to preserve its archaeological significance.
