Natesa (Gujara-Pratiharas)

Natesa, a rare sandstone idol from the 9th century (Pratihara Style of Rajasthan) has been retrieved after 22 years by Rajasthan police.

  • The Natesa icon, currently at the Indian High Commission, London, was originally from the Ghateswar Temple, Baroli, Rajasthan. It was smuggled out of the country in 1998.
  • A few archaeologists behind the ‘India Pride Project’ have also taken consistent efforts for the restitution of the Natesa icon.

About Natesa

  • Natesa is a rare sandstone idol from the Pratihara Style of architecture in Rajasthan.
  • It is originally from the Ghateswar Temple at Baroli, Rajasthan.
  • The sandstone Natesa figure stands tall at almost ....
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