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different regions of the country. made of sandstone. Among the
These have been made using items returned is a panel made
terracotta, stone, metal, and of wood, which brings to the
wood. Some of these are such fore the story of the churning of
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that they will fill you with wonder. the ocean. This panel of 16 -17
If you have a look at them, you century is associated with South
will be left mesmerised. You India.
will also get to see a beautiful Friends, I have mentioned
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sandstone sculpture of the 11 just a few names here, whereas,
century among these. This is an if you see, this list is very long. I
artwork of an 'Apsara' dancing, would like to thank the American
which belongs to Madhya government, who have returned
Pradesh. Many idols of the Chola this valuable heritage of ours.
era are also part of these. The Even when I visited America in
idols of Devi and Lord Murugan 2016 and 2021, many artefacts
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date back to the 12 century were returned to India. I am
and are associated with the rich sure that with such efforts,
culture of Tamil Nadu. Nearly awareness will increase across
a thousand year old bronze the country to stop the theft of
statue of Lord Ganesha has our cultural heritage. This will
also been returned to India. An further deepen the attachment
idol of Uma-Maheshwara in of the countrymen with our rich
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Lalitasan is said to be of the 11 heritage.
century, in which both of them
are seated on Nandi. Two stone My dear countrymen, the
idols of Jain Tirthankaras have letters written by some mothers
also come back to India. Two and sisters of Devbhoomi
idols of Bhagwan Surya Dev will Uttarakhand to me are heart-
also enthrall you. One of these is warming. They have given many

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