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Idol unearthed in Tiruchengode town

Senthil Kumaran / TNN / Sep 08, 2025, 22:31 IST
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Idol unearthed in Tiruchengode town
NAMAKKAL: A three-foot-tall clay idol of Amman was unearthed in Tiruchengode town in Namakkal district on Monday. The idol was found while workers were excavating land to renovate the Periya Ongaliamman Temple."The decades-old idol was found to be partially damaged," said V Balusamy, one of the temple administrators. The temple underwent a renovation in 1960. "The idol may have been buried under the sanctum sanctorum after it was damaged," he said.The temple administrators informed HR&CE officials about the discovery. Locals conducted a special puja for the idol.

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Senthil Kumaran

V Senthil Kumaran is currently working as the Special Correspondent for The Times of India, focusing on the districts of Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, and Erode. As the sole representative for these five districts in Western Tamil Nadu, Senthil Kumaran covers a wide range of topics, including crime, education, and civic issues. He has exposed numerous scams and held several government officials accountable for their actions. In addition to his journalism work, he holds an MBA in Human Resources, an M.Sc. in Psychotherapy, and an LLB, along with a BA in English Literature.

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