Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan has expressed happiness over the successful repatriation of Tamil Nadu’s priceless antiquities from Australia. In a social media post, the Vice President said the repatriation of the antiquities marks another significant milestone in reclaiming and preserving India’s rich cultural heritage. Mr Radhakrishnan commended the Government’s efforts in bringing the cultural treasures back to the country. He noted that there has been remarkable momentum in the repatriation of antiquities, with more than 600 such artefacts returned to India since 2014. The Vice President also described the repatriation as a highly appreciable achievement in safeguarding India’s civilisational legacy, reflecting a strong commitment to the vision of Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi.
The treasured artefacts, dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries, are originally from historic temples in Tamil Nadu. They include a ceremonial bronze trident of Goddess Bhadrakali, a granite idol of Nandi, and a basalt sculpture of the six-headed Karthikeya.
