India celebrates the return of stolen idols, but a deal with the Smithsonian to lend back the Thiruthuraipoondi Nataraja raises questions. The article argues that a consecrated deity is not state property and cannot be legally lent by the government. This arr… For the full story, visit the source.
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India 'Lends Back' Stolen Nataraja to Smithsonian: Is that legally correct?
India celebrates the return of stolen idols, but a deal with the Smithsonian to lend back the Thiruthuraipoondi Nataraja raises questions. The article argues that a consecrated deity is not state property and cannot be legally lent by the government. This arr…
By S Vijay Kumar· The Times of India· 1 day ago· 2 min read

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