The Temple Heist: How a Priceless Nataraja Idol Was Smuggled Out of India

In our very first episode of The Culture Project, we will be unravelling the incredible story of the Brihadeeswara Temple heist in Tamil Nadu. Discover how a 1000-year-old bronze statue of Shiva Nataraja vanished from the sacred shrine, only to resurface in a New York art gallery and again be shipped off to the National Gallery of Australia . From art smugglers like Sanjivi Asokan to shady dealers like Subhash Kapoor, this international saga spans continents, fake documents, and high-profile arrests. Find out how this priceless idol was eventually returned to India in 2014, a symbol of divine justice and political intrigue. Stay tuned for a story of crime, history, and triumph!
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