and a 16th-century image of the poet-saint Sundarar with his consort Paravai will be handed over to the Indian government. A museum spokesperson told The Independent the decision to return the statues followed extensive research into their origin.
January 31, 2026 at 1:07 AM
and a 16th-century image of the poet-saint Sundarar with his consort Paravai will be handed over to the Indian government. A museum spokesperson told The Independent the decision to return the statues followed extensive research into their origin.
Smithsonian museum to return 3 antique statues stolen from Tamil
Nadu temples
A ninth-century Shiva Nataraja bronze, a 12th-century sculpture of Shiva and Uma, and a 16th-century depiction of Saint Sundarar with Paravi will return to India. - Deccan Herald
Nadu temples
A ninth-century Shiva Nataraja bronze, a 12th-century sculpture of Shiva and Uma, and a 16th-century depiction of Saint Sundarar with Paravi will return to India. - Deccan Herald
Tamil Nadu Idols: Smithsonian To Return Stolen Antique Statues
Tamil Nadu Antiquities: Smithsonian NMAA signs pact to return three stolen Chola-era bronze statues, including Shiva Nataraja, to India from the US.
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March 27, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Smithsonian museum to return 3 antique statues stolen from Tamil
Nadu temples
A ninth-century Shiva Nataraja bronze, a 12th-century sculpture of Shiva and Uma, and a 16th-century depiction of Saint Sundarar with Paravi will return to India. - Deccan Herald
Nadu temples
A ninth-century Shiva Nataraja bronze, a 12th-century sculpture of Shiva and Uma, and a 16th-century depiction of Saint Sundarar with Paravi will return to India. - Deccan Herald
Smithsonian museum to return 3 bronzes to India | India News – The Times of India
Museums abroad are increasingly confronting the legacy of looted cultural heritage in their collections, and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art has become the latest institution to act. On Wednesday, the…
Museums abroad are increasingly confronting the legacy of looted cultural heritage in their collections, and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art has become the latest institution to act. On Wednesday, the…
Smithsonian museum to return 3 bronzes to India | India News – The Times of India
Museums abroad are increasingly confronting the legacy of looted cultural heritage in their collections, and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art has become the latest institution to act. On Wednesday, the museum announced it will return three sculptures to India after rigorous research revealed the sculptures had been removed illegally from temples in Tamil Nadu.The sculptures 'Shiva Nataraja' (Chola period, ca. 990), 'Somaskanda' (Chola period, 12th century) and 'Saint Sundarar with Paravai' (Vijayanagar period, 16th century) are examples of the rich artistry of South Indian bronze casting.The Indian govt has agreed to place the 'Shiva Nataraja' on long-term loan.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Smithsonian museum to return 3 bronzes to India | India News – The Times of India
Museums abroad are increasingly confronting the legacy of looted cultural heritage in their collections, and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art has become the latest institution to act. On Wednesday, the…
Museums abroad are increasingly confronting the legacy of looted cultural heritage in their collections, and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art has become the latest institution to act. On Wednesday, the…
Subhodhayam with Goddess Sri Maragadavalli Thaayaar Samaetha Sri ksheeraabdhinathan (Moolavar without Sankham and Chakram), Sri Srungara Sundarar (Kolavilli Ramar) (Uthsavar) and Chathurbhuja Udhyoga Garudaazhwar Temple, THIRUVELLIANGUDI,
July 23, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Subhodhayam with Goddess Sri Maragadavalli Thaayaar Samaetha Sri ksheeraabdhinathan (Moolavar without Sankham and Chakram), Sri Srungara Sundarar (Kolavilli Ramar) (Uthsavar) and Chathurbhuja Udhyoga Garudaazhwar Temple, THIRUVELLIANGUDI,
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Smithsonian To Return Indian Bronzes Of Antiquity Taken From Tamil Nadu.
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