Mayiladuthurai: A precious and ancient idol of Lord Nataraja was today found stolen from the Korukkai Veera Teswarar temple near Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu, police said.
Police said the 1400-year-old temple had many ancient and precious idols.
The consecration of the temple was performed in 1959 by the 'Dharumpura Adheenam' which was administering the shrine.
After poojas, the temple was closed at 8 pm yesterday and opened early this morning when the Nataraja idol was found missing, police said.
Police said the 1400-year-old temple had many ancient and precious idols.
The consecration of the temple was performed in 1959 by the 'Dharumpura Adheenam' which was administering the shrine.
After poojas, the temple was closed at 8 pm yesterday and opened early this morning when the Nataraja idol was found missing, police said.
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