In this video, Madan Gowri talks about Sivapuram, a historic village near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, is known for its ancient Chola-era temple and rich cultural heritage. Do you know Brahma and Vishnu together worshiped Lord Shiva in this temple. Also Ravana worshiped in this temple. However, this sacred place became the center of a shocking mystery when its 4-foot Nataraja idol, a priceless Chola bronze sculpture, was stolen in 1956. Secretly taken out of India, the idol passed through the hands of various dealers before being sold to the Norton Simon Museum in the USA for $900,000 in 1970s. The theft was initially unnoticed, but when British Museum expert Douglas Barrett documented the idol in his book Ancient Idols of South India, suspicions arose. A long investigation led by CBI, Interpol, and Tamil Nadu authorities finally uncovered the truth, leading to the idol’s return to India in 1986. Today, the Nataraja idol is safely housed in the Kapaleeswarar Temple in Chennai. This case remains one of Tamil Nadu’s most significant temple mysteries, highlighting the ongoing efforts to reclaim India’s stolen heritage. But this is just the beginning and there are many more fascinating details, hidden truths, and shocking revelations waiting to be uncovered in the video. Watch till the end to discover the full story.
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00:00: What is the history of the Sivagurunathaswamy Temple?
1:45: How is the temple connected to the Chola and Nayak eras?
2:16: What did Douglas Barrett say a statue from the temple was stolen?
5:15: What do the temple’s 1000-year-old records say?
7:01: What did Douglas Barrett write about the idol in Early Chola Bronzes?
8:15: Where has the stolen idol traveled over time?
10:25: Where is the idol right now?