In the recent years, there have been several reports of ancient Devata murtis being unearthed and discovered under miraculous circumstances across Bharat. Being at the cusp of a cultural rejuvenation with historic moments such as the Rama Janmabhoomi reclamation, Hindu society is at a crucial juncture. At this point of time, these instance of miraculous discovery and appearance of murtis show a positive affirmation of the continued and perennial blessings and strength bestowed upon by the Devi/Devatas on Hindu civilization. This article lists such recent instances of ancient murtis being unearthed in last 2 years in Bharat.

1. A murti of Sri Hari Vishnu was found by ASI on June 24, 2024, at Bhojshala Mandir in the Dhar District of Madhya Pradesh (MP). The ASI team had earlier discovered murtis of Sri Krishna, Bhagwan Bholenath, and the seven-faced Bhagwan Basukinathi from the same area of Bhojshala, according to a Hindu petitioner named Gopal Sharma. On March 22, the ASI started surveying the Bhojshala/Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Madhya Pradesh’s tribal-dominated Dhar region, preparing to employ carbon-dating equipment. The Muslim community refers to this medieval-era structure as the Kamal Maula Mosque, while Hindus see it as a temple honoring Devi Vagdevi (Saraswati).

2. On June 23, 2024, a rare metal murti of Bhagwan Vishnu was discovered in a miraculous find while building a house in the Thiruvarur region of Tamil Nadu, close to Mannargudi.

3. An ancient Bhagwan Sheshshayi Vishnu murti was discovered by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Buldhana, Maharashtra, on June 20, 2024. According to an official announcement, the ASI discovered an elaborate and detailed Sheshshayi Vishnu murti during an excavation in Sindkhed Raja town, Maharashtra’s Buldhana district.

4. On June 16, 2024, a treasure trove of rare Panchaloha murtis and relics from the legendary Chola era were discovered during a building project in Kolirayanpettai hamlet, near Papanasam, Thanjavur district.

5. In Dhilki village, near Chopta in Sirsa, Haryana, murtis of the eighth-century Tirthankara Mahavira were found on June 5, 2024, while a field was being leveled. There were a lot of Jain residents in the area, according to the Archaeology Department. These murtis might have been made at some point in the past and buried beneath the earth.

6. On 3 June 2024, Vijayanagara Ujjivana Charitable Trust took to X on June 3 to announce the discovery of the ancient Vitthala Murti in Maharashtra’s Pandharpur town. The trust said that the four-armed form of Vitthala sporting a Sri Vaishnava-style tilak appeared in a secret chamber of the Pandharpur temple just when the trust started demanding the reconsecration of the temples in Hampi. Saying so, Vijayanagara Ujjivana Charitable Trust urged PMO and Maharashtra and Karnataka CMOs to ensure its consecration in Hampi.

7. In Baghanki village, Manesar, Haryana, three ancient bronze murtis portraying Bhagwan Vishnu and Ma Lakshmi were discovered on April 24, 2024. The discovery of the murtis, which are thought to be over 400 years old, during excavation for a new home foundation opened up an intriguing new chapter in the area’s archeological history.

8. An ancient Nataraja murti was discovered in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, on March 20, 2024. It was discovered during excavations conducted by the Archeology Department at the Siva Kulundeswarar Temple in Sivan Koodal Village, which is close to Sriperumbudur. After the murti was delivered to the Chennai Archaeology Department, the officials there estimated that it was over a millennium old and composed of panchaloha.

9. On March 9, 2024, a local named Marimuthu made an amazing discovery while laying the foundation for his home in Perumalakaram, Thiruvarur district. He discovered a priceless antique murti of Bhagwan Ram, approximately two feet tall and crafted from the 5-metal alloy known as Aimpon, buried five feet below the surface. A headband, a chain for hanging the lamp, and a string lamp were discovered next to the murti. The proprietor of a flower shop on Koradacherry market street, close to Perumal Temple, Marimuthu, expressed her overwhelming happiness and gratitude. This revelation, incidentally, originates from Thiruvarur, the home district of the late DMK patriarch Karunanidhi, who had frequently ridiculed Bhagwan Ram.

10. A professor-led team of archeology students discovered a 1000-year-old murti of Tirthankara Mahavira on February 13, 2024, while conducting a field research in the Manavarayanendal area near Thiruchuzhi in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu.

11. A historic murti of Bhagwan Vishnu and “Shivling” was discovered on February 8, 2024, while building a bridge at Shakti Nagar in Raichur, Karnataka. It was discovered in the Krishna River bed. These objects, which date to the eleventh century, are thought to be from the Kalyana Chalukyas dynasty. The intentional submersion of the murtis in the river, according to renowned historian Padmaja, may have originated as a calculated tactic during interfaith conflicts. This action might have been taken during times of conflict to protect the artifacts from possible threats.

12. In Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, on November 2, 2023, a gold murti of Bhagwan Vishnu was discovered during the excavation of a water tank. The discovery drew a sizable throng of residents anxious to get a look.

13. A 12th-century murti depicting Bhagwan Krishna playing the flute was discovered in a hole on February 13, 2023, when a home was being built in Khedmakta village, in Brahmapuri taluk of Chandrapur district, some 121 kilometers from Nagpur.

14. A 1,000-year-old Shiva Lingam was discovered on October 30, 2023, in Tamil Nadu, on an agricultural area close to the meeting point of the Kudakanaru and Amaravathy rivers. According to media reports, a Shiva temple formerly stood on this location years ago, but natural disasters caused it to collapse beneath the surface. Generation after generation had passed down the message that there was a temple in the ancestral land, and the family continued to make pujas even though they were unaware of the location of the temple. Nandi Bhagwan’s murti and the five-foot-tall Shiva Linga with its base were discovered together. Hindus were overjoyed that this occurred on Deepavali and flocked to the location to worship the Lingam and do pujas for it. Officers of revenue and archaeology were notified in accordance with protocol, and the murtis were removed for analysis and study. It is hoped they are returned soon and are worshipped as the devotees desire.

Hindu society needs to pay heed to these numerous positive signs revealed by the Devi/Devatas about the urgent need for a Dharmic resurgence in all spheres of life across Bharat. It also indicates the huge responsibility on the shoulders of present a future generations of Hindus to protect, preserve and strengthen the Dharmic ethos and religious traditions of this sacred land of Bharat.