Bihar's Sun stone Idol

Photo: Hindustan Times

Pala Dynasty's 'Stone Sun Idol' Unearthed During Excavation In Bihar

An ancient "Sun stone idol" was unearthed during excavation on the premises of Baba Mateshwar Dham Temple in Bihar’s Saharsa district on July 18. The idol, measured three feet in height, holds two lotus flowers each on one hand. “We have placed the idol in the temple and have begun worshipping it,” said Arun Kumar, temple trust chairman. Reportedly, the idol belongs to the "Pala dynasty (750 AD)".

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 - 10:28 AM / by Bornika Das

Tags: temple, sun idol, Bihar, excavation

Courtesy: Hindustan Times