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Ancient Lord Krishna Statue Discovered During Chhath Ghat Excavation in Bihar
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 11:16 AM
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Workers excavating a Chhath Ghat in Bihar uncovered a statue of Lord Krishna, prompting heritage officials to assess its historical significance.
Workers at a Chhath Ghat site in Bihar reported the unexpected unearthing of a stone statue depicting Lord Krishna while carrying out routine excavation work. The figure, described as a traditional representation of the deity, was found embedded in the soil layers of the ghat structure.
Local authorities were immediately informed, and officials from the State Department of Archaeology have arrived to document the find. Preliminary observations suggest the statue could belong to an older cultural phase, though a detailed dating analysis has yet to be conducted.
The discovery has drawn interest from scholars and devotees alike, as it may shed light on the historical religious practices associated with the Chhath festival region. Experts plan to secure the artifact, conduct scientific testing, and decide whether it will be displayed in a museum or preserved in situ.
In the meantime, the excavation work has been temporarily halted to ensure the statue is handled with appropriate care, and the site remains under police supervision to prevent any unauthorized access.
Local authorities were immediately informed, and officials from the State Department of Archaeology have arrived to document the find. Preliminary observations suggest the statue could belong to an older cultural phase, though a detailed dating analysis has yet to be conducted.
The discovery has drawn interest from scholars and devotees alike, as it may shed light on the historical religious practices associated with the Chhath festival region. Experts plan to secure the artifact, conduct scientific testing, and decide whether it will be displayed in a museum or preserved in situ.
In the meantime, the excavation work has been temporarily halted to ensure the statue is handled with appropriate care, and the site remains under police supervision to prevent any unauthorized access.