UNAKOTI: An ancient statue believed to depict Lord Brahma was found in Tripura’s Unakoti district on Tuesday, an official said on Tuesday. Some laborers who were working in the Bhuiyapara area to construct a village road, around 3 km away from the Unakoti archaeological site, found the statue made of stone.
Following the discovery, the villagers started offering prayers to the statue soon after it was found, according to the official. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Kailashashar, Pradip Sarkar, and the Conservator Assistant of the Archeology Survey of India (ASI), Abhishek Kumar, visited the spot and took possession of the statue.
“It appears the statue resembles an idol of Lord Brahma, and it is ancient. The local ASI official informed the senior officials about its discovery,” the SDM told reporters. “At present, it is kept at the office of the district magistrate of Unakoti district,” the SDM added.
The Bhuiyapara village falls within the jurisdiction of the Deoracherra Autonomous District Council (ADC). It is located 3 km away from the Unakoti archaeological site, famous for its rock-cut figures and carvings. A collection of ancient carvings and statues that date back to the 7th and 9th centuries are found there. These magnificent rock-cut figures depict Hindu deities and mythological characters.
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