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Where Shiva, Vishnu bhakts clashed

Hyderabad: Shaivism was prominent during the 12th century in Kuppanagar in Zaheerabad mandal of Medak district where several Shiva idols have been unearthed by local villagers while digging for sand. Idols of Lord Shiva, lingams, Veerabhadraswamy and other artefacts dating back to 900 years ago were found in this village, near the famous Kethaki Sangameshwara Swamy temple in Jarasangam. Officials of the archaeology and museums department had conducted an epigraphy survey, but since the idols and artefacts were found to be dating back to12th century AD not much older, it was not pursed further. Kuppanagar sarpanch Boini Shanker said Shaivaite idols were fou-nd at regular intervals when locals dug for sand near the temple.

Deccan Chronicle

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