Trichy  :

Two idols and copper plates with inscriptions were excavated during the renovation work at the Srirangam temple on Tuesday.

The 10.45 crore renovation work led to the findings near the Parthsarathy temple, where the labourers were working for the past few days. While digging a platform near the temple, the workers found the idols and plates. They immediately alerted HR and CE authorities. According to the joint commissioner of HR & CE P Jayaraman, a two- feet idol of Chandrashekarar and another idol of Lord Ganesha in a dancing position were excavated. A set of copper plates with inscriptions were also found near the spot. Jayaraman said,

“We have no idea about the type and make of the idols. We have alerted ASI authorities, who would be able provide more details on the idols.”

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> City> Trichy / TNN / October 08th, 2014