Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: The Department of Archaeology has acquired a 16th–17th century sculpture of Kalbhairav, handed over by the Committee of Shree Dev Sapteshwar Bhagavati Pramukh Panchayatan Devasthan, Mandrem, Pernem, following the replacement of the original idol with a new one.
The heritage sculpture was acquired by Dipika Gaonkar, Exploration Officer of the Department of Archaeology, who will undertake a detailed study of the artefact to understand its historical and cultural significance.
Director of the Department of Archaeology, Dr Balaji Shenoy, said the department would carry out a detailed examination of the sculpture as part of its efforts to study and preserve Goa’s heritage.
Shenoy also appealed to people and temple committees to hand over sculptures and other objects of heritage importance to the department for research and documentation whenever old idols are replaced.
The initiative is expected to help preserve valuable historical artefacts and facilitate further research into Goa’s rich cultural and archaeological heritage.
