Archeology department has found an ancient statue in Firtu-Katel forest of village Saraitar in Mahasamund district. The statue is said to be of 10th century and was found unattended. This statue was an important addition to the archaeological artifact collection of the museum in the state.

Director Culture, Anil Kumar Sahu informed that after examining this statue, it was found that this statue was an archaeological artifact. The style of which dates back to somewhere around 10th century, he claimed.

“The five head on the top of the statue is impressively intricate”, Sahu said. For adequate explanation of the statue, help of other archaeologists of the capital city is being taken.

Meanwhile, this statue made of black granite is damaged in certain parts. After complete chemical treatment of the statue and its preservation, it would be kept for display at the museum, Sahu said.

Sahu further informed that this ancient statue found in Firtu-Katel forest of village Saraitar was seized by Pithora Station In-Charge of Mahasamund district and was enlisted for inspection and examination at Directorate of Culture and Archaeology.

Officials of Archaeology Department examined the aforementioned statue on January 14, 2020, and after completion of the formal procedure it was handed over back to the officials of Archaeological Department. Soon this artifact will be put on display at the museum. Director Culture appreciated the efforts of Station In-Charge Pithora Kamla Pusam in this regard.