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Centuries-old treasures to return home: Australia to repatriate three Indian artefacts; PM Modi, Albanese welcome move
Updated On: 09 July, 2026 11:13 PM IST | Melbourne | mid-day online correspondent
Australia will repatriate three centuries-old Indian cultural artefacts of Tamil Nadu origin, including a stone sculpture of the sacred bull Nandi, following the India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne
The artefacts include a stone sculpture of the sacred Nandi, a metal trident bearing the image of Goddess Bhadrakali, and a six-headed stone sculpture of Lord Karthikeya. PIC/X
Three cultural artefacts of Indian origin, including a stone sculpture of the sacred bull Nandi, will be repatriated to India from Australia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.
In a profound testament to the civilisational resonance anchoring modern diplomacy, Australia is set to repatriate three culturally significant ancient antiquities to India.
— Ministry of Culture (@MinOfCultureGoI) July 9, 2026
These artefacts include a ceremonial bronze trident of Goddess Bhadrakali, a majestic granite idol of… pic.twitter.com/knmUGuo8Nn
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