How idol thieves deceived devotees

R. Sivaraman (2017). How idol thieves deceived devotees. The Hindu. 27 May.

Title How idol thieves deceived devotees
Publication Date 27th May 2017
Author
Source The Hindu
Country India, Australia
Region South and East Asia, Oceania
Art type Antiquities, Sacred Art
Subject Return
Comments Including the method of replacing idols with replicas so no one notices; works in situations where idols are covered in jewellery and offerings.
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