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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)".
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