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1,100-yr-old Ayyanar, Durga idols unearthed

CHENNAI, Sept 19: The State Archaeological Department has unearthed two sculptures of Ayyanar and Durga which are over 1,100 years old at...

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CHENNAI, Sept 19: The State Archaeological Department has unearthed two sculptures of Ayyanar and Durga which are over 1,100 years old at Villupuram recently.

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