US Museum to return India's ancient Shiva Nataraja idol, other bronzes back, details inside
Saanchi Gupta January 30, 2026 7:55 AM IST
The agreement between the two countries states that the Shiva Nataraja sculpture, belonging to the Chola period from the 10th century, will be placed on a long-term loan to the Smithsonian. The bronze will be featured in the exhibition "The Art of Knowing in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas" to showcase its completely acknowledged history.