Tamil Nadu: Chola-Era Durga Idol Unearthed Near Thenpennai River In Cuddalore District

Tamil Nadu: Chola-Era Durga Idol Unearthed Near Thenpennai River In Cuddalore District

Archaeologists have discovered a terracotta statue dating to the Chola period during an exploration along the banks of the Thenpennai River near Kavanur village, close to Panruti, in Cuddalore district. The find was made during a surface-level archaeological exploration conducted in the riverbed area. Archaeologist Emmanuel, who documented the discovery, said the sculpture clearly reflects the stylistic and iconographic features associated with …