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Natesa of Rajasthan temple returns to India
Why is it in News?
- Natesa, a rare sandstone idol in the 9th century, is returning to the country from London after its theft 22 years ago.
Details:
- Idol is made with Prathihara style of Rajasthan.
- It was originally from the Ghateswara Temple, Baroli, Rajasthan.
- It was stolen in 1998.
- ‘Operation Black hole” of Rajasthan Police exposed the racket of stealing and smuggling of artefacts.
