Pic Talk: 800-Yr-Old Ganesha Found Near Hyd ORR

An ancient Ganesha idol, estimated to be around 800 years old, has recently been unearthed in Pedda Golconda village near the Outer Ring Road in Hyderabad. This discovery happening near the Vinayaka Chaturthi period makes it even more special.

This remarkable discovery was made by a group of historians and heritage enthusiasts, including S. Jaikishan, CEO of Pleach India Foundation, E. Sivanagireddy, convener of Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam Sriramoju Haragopal, and co-convener G.V. Bhadra Girish.

The idol portrays Lord Ganesha with just two hands, holding a Danta (a tooth) and Modaka (a sweet treat), adorned with simple ornaments, and seated in a posture known as Lalithasana, which is characteristic of the Kalyani Chalukyan style, dating back to the 12th century C.E.

During their visit, the team also observed sculptures of Umamaheswara and Nandi from the Kakatiya period, believed to be from the 13th century C.E., at the Anjaneya temple in the same area.

The group has called upon the villagers to carefully preserve these sculptures by removing applied colors and placing them on suitable pedestals to ensure their protection for future generations.