Rare Gajalakshmi sculpture from Rashtrakuta period found in neglect in Telangana’s Medak

Rare Gajalakshmi sculpture from Rashtrakuta period found in neglect in Telangana’s Medak

Archaeologists uncovered a rare Gajalakshmi stone sculpture dating to the Rashtrakuta era in a dilapidated shrine in Medak district, Telangana. The artifact, depicting the goddess with elephants, had been overlooked for years and suffered damage from exposure. Officials plan conservation measures and intend to display it in a local museum to preserve the region’s heritage.