Ancient idol of Lord Nataraja found stolen from temple

A precious and ancient idol of Lord Nataraja was today found stolen from the Korukkai Veera Teswarar temple near here, police said.

Police said the 1400-year-old temple had many ancient and precious idols.

The consecration of the temple was performed in 1959 by the 'Dharumpura Adheenam' which was administering the shrine.

A part of the temple was in a dilapidated condition.

After poojas, the temple was closed at eight PM yesterday and opened early this morning when the Nataraja idol was found missing, police said.