CHHATTISGARH: Idol stolen from Chhattisgarh 43 years ago found in America
18-May-2026
Mahasamund. The rare Avalokiteshvara bronze statue, stolen 43 years ago from historic Sirpur in Mahasamund, is now set to return to Chhattisgarh. The statue was once housed in the Mahant Ghasidas Museum in Raipur, but was stolen around 1982 and transported abroad.
Now, this precious treasure has been found in America, and the process of returning it to India has begun. Its value is estimated to be around 19 crore rupees. The government and the Archaeological Survey of India have begun preparations for its return.
Experts say this isn't just a statue, but a monument to Sirpur's ancient Buddhist art and history, created by the sculptor Dronaditya. Now, after more than four decades, this heritage is about to return home.
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