Envis Centre, Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt. of India

Printed Date: Monday, September 25, 2023

A centuries-old stucco elephant sculpture restored to original glory

 

 

 

 

Tamil Nadu’s Department of Archaeology has given a facelift to the sculpture outside the Azhagarkovil at Saluppai near Gangaikondacholapuram in Ariyalur district. It was declared a protected monument a couple of years ago.

 

 

 

 

Source: The Hindu Chennai, 14/10/2022, pg.19.