What Makes This Sculpture So Special? : తెలంగాణలో బయటపడ్డ అద్భుతం! ఈ శిల్పం వెనుక ఓ రహస్యం!

What Makes This Sculpture So Special? : తెలంగాణలో బయటపడ్డ అద్భుతం! ఈ శిల్పం వెనుక ఓ రహస్యం! A remarkable piece of Telangana’s ancient heritage has drawn attention in Medak district. A rare Gajalakshmi sculpture, believed by historians to date back to the 9th-century Rashtrakuta period, was found in a neglected condition at Yanagandla village in Kulcharam mandal. Carved from black granite, the sculpture depicts Goddess Gajalakshmi seated in Padmasana, with elephants performing an abhishekam. Above the goddess is a depiction of Samudra Manthan—the churning of the ocean by gods and demons. Historians say this combination is particularly rare in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The surprise does not end there. The reverse side of the same stone features a 12-armed Lord Shiva as Nataraja performing the Ananda Tandava, with Brahma and Vishnu depicted beside him.Why is this sculpture historically significant? What do its carvings reveal about the art and religious traditions of the Rashtrakuta period? And why are heritage experts calling for its preservation? Watch this iSpecial report by iNews Telugu to explore the remarkable details of Medak’s rare Gajalakshmi sculpture. Key Highlights Rare Gajalakshmi sculpture at Yanagandla village, Medak district. Believed to date back to the 9th-century Rashtrakuta period. Unusual Samudra Manthan carving above the goddess. Reverse side depicts 12-armed Shiva-Nataraja. Brahma and Vishnu appear alongside the dancing Shiva. Heritage experts appeal for the sculpture to be preserved. About Channel: iNews Telugu is a leading 24x7 satellite and digital news channel from Udbhav Media Pvt. Ltd., bringing breaking news, political analysis, entertainment, and social stories from across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.We’re committed to truthful, unbiased, and powerful journalism that informs and empowers Telugu viewers. Our trusted programs like In Depth, I Focus, I Special, Idhi Nijam, and Loguttu are among the most-watched Telugu news shows, known for credibility and impact. Stay connected with real-time updates, exclusive interviews, live debates, and ground reports that go beyond the headlines. Subscribe to iNews Telugu – Your Source for Trusted Telugu News. Stay Alert. Stay Aware. Stay Ahead. Disclaimer: iNews may provide content through third-party websites, operating systems, platforms, and portals (‘Third-Party Platforms’). iNews does not control and has no liability for Third-Party Platforms, including content hosted, advertisements, security, functionality, operation, or availability. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs and personal insults. Follow Us On 👍Facebook :   / inews   📷INSTAGRAM :   / inewsofficial   🐦Twitter (X) : https://x.com/inewstelugu 📱Whatsapp : https://shorturl.at/BcUNu Also Watch i Special : https://shorturl.at/HXOe0 I Focus : https://shorturl.at/S6fmT Loguttu : https://shorturl.at/AHZIO Idhi Nijam : https://shorturl.at/s2qcM Subscribe More iNews AP :    / @inewsap   iNews ENT :    / @inewsentertainment   iNews TS :    / @inewsts