Nepal Repatriates Stolen Hindu Deity Statues in Global Effort

An iron cage is erected around a statue as a precaution against theft at Rato Machindranath temple in Lalitpur, Nepal, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. An unknown number of sacred statues of Hindu deities were

Nepal Celebrates the Repatriation of Stolen Hindu Deities

In a heartwarming turn of events, Nepal is witnessing the return of stolen statues of Hindu gods and goddesses, which were smuggled abroad in the past. This repatriation is part of a growing global effort to return cultural heritage items to their countries of origin, strengthening cultural identity and safeguarding ancient artifacts.