A remarkable discovery has been made in the Bhuiyapara area of Kailashahar Sub-division under Tripura’s Unakoti District, where villagers unearthed an ancient sculpture of Lord Brahma during development work.
Kailashahar Sub-divisional Magistrate Pradip Sarkar said, “The idol was uncovered on Tuesday while workers were carrying out ground development activities. News of the find spread rapidly on social media, attracting a large crowd eager to catch a glimpse of the artifact,” he said.
Upon receiving information about the discovery, officials including ASI Assistant Conservator Abhishek Kumar, Gournagar BDO Pranoy Das, and Secretary of Deorcherra ADC Village Umesh Nama promptly arrived at the site. Following departmental guidelines, the sculpture was transferred to the Unakoti District Magistrate’s office, where locals have been flocking to view the relic.
Abhishek Kumar has since reached out to senior officials at the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for guidance on the artifact's preservation and analysis.
In a formal letter to Kumar, BDO Pranoy Das stated, “The ancient sculpture of Lord Brahma was discovered during Pala siding work in Deorcherra ADC Village on January 21 around 12:05 PM. Recognizing its cultural and historical importance, the sculpture was carefully retrieved and safeguarded. In accordance with established protocols, it has been handed over to the appropriate authorities for preservation and documentation. I request your esteemed office to involve relevant departments for further investigation and conservation efforts.”
This significant discovery highlights the historical richness of Unakoti, further cementing its reputation as an archaeological treasure trove.
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