Ancient idol found from temple tank

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 17:19 [IST]

Kancheepuram, Mar 5 (UNI) A 2.5 feet tall ancient idol of one of the Azhvars, was found from the Egambareswar temple tank here.

Police said yesterday the idol of poet-saint was trapped in a fisherman's net, who informed the matter to them.

The idol was kept in the Kanchi police station.

UNI

Topics: CRIME-IDOL-FOUND

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