Panchaloha idols unearthed

Three Panchaloha idols have been

recovered at Vairamangalam in the district, officials said.

A 1.5 feet tall idol of Lord Vishnu and idols of Sri Devi and Bhoodevi (one feet in height) were unearthed while digging operations, as part of renovation work, were on near the Sri Vaira Perumal temple yesterday.

Special poojas were conducted for the idols and Archaeological department informed, officials said.

Some days ago, three sculptures of Ramanujar and two other Alwars were recovered, Hindu Religious Endowment Board they added.