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In photos: 29 antiques returned to India by Australia

The pieces belong to six broad categories: Shiva and his disciples, Worshipping Shakti, Lord Vishnu and his forms, Jain tradition, portraits and decorative objects.

March 21, 2022 / 11:07 AM IST
Australia has returned 29 artefacts to India ahead of a meeting between Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison today. (Image credit: Screengrab from video tweeted by @PIB)
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Australia has returned 29 artefacts to India ahead of a meeting between Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison today. (Image credit: Screengrab from video tweeted by @PIB)
The pieces belong to six broad categories: Shiva and his disciples, Worshipping Shakti, Lord Vishnu and his forms, Jain tradition, portraits and decorative objects. (Image credit: Screengrab from video tweeted by @PIB)
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The pieces belong to six broad categories: Shiva and his disciples, Worshipping Shakti, Lord Vishnu and his forms, Jain tradition, portraits and decorative objects. (Image credit: Screengrab from video tweeted by @PIB)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspected the antiques after they arrived in India. (Image credit: Screengrab from video tweeted by @PIB)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspected the antiques after they arrived in India. (Image credit: Screengrab from video tweeted by @PIB).
The pieces represent Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and West Bengal. (Image credit: Screengrab from video tweeted by @PIB)
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The pieces represent Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and West Bengal. (Image credit: Screengrab from video tweeted by @PIB)
The collection comprises sandstone, brass, paper, marble and brass pieces. (Image credit: Screengrab from video tweeted by @PIB)
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The collection comprises sandstone, brass, paper, marble and brass pieces. (Image credit: Screengrab from video tweeted by @PIB)
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first published: Mar 21, 2022 11:06 am