Pandharpur, Maharashtra – While restoration work was in progress near the Hanuman door in Shri Vitthal Temple here, a cellar was found on 31st May at 2 a.m. The length and breadth of this cellar is 6’ x 6′. On 31st May, this cellar was inspected in the presence of the members of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Temple Committee and Varkaris. Many idols were found in the room. An idol of a Goddess measuring 3.5’ height, along with other idols, was found. The preliminary calculation suggests that the idol of the Goddess could date back to the 12th or 13th century. Along with all these idols, a few coins have also been found. Further research will be carried out on these idols and the coins.
Sanatan Prabhat > Location > Asia > India > Maharashtra > Cellar found near Hanuman door in Shri Vitthal Temple of Pandharpur
Cellar found near Hanuman door in Shri Vitthal Temple of Pandharpur
Latest Articles
Police Officer tried to bribe us to suppress the case : Allegations against the Police
High Court directs district authorities to take control of 6 churches in Kerala
It is difficult for women to walk through here, Love Jihad incidents are happening : Anirudh Singh, Congress
We don’t want children who would destroy temples upon growing up in our school : Headmaster Avnish Sharma
Renowned engineer E. Sreedharan files petition in the Kerala HC to prevent issues to Hindu temples
Congress Govt withholds ‘Best Principal Award’ of the college principal who enforced Hijab ban