| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 10th-Century Idols Unearthed in MP |
| Location | Doni village, Damoh, Madhya Pradesh |
| Time Period | 10th-11th century (Kalachuri era) |
| Key Figures | PC Mahobiya, Deputy Director, State Archaeology Department, North Zone, Gwalior |
| Material | Red sandstone |
| Important Idols | Narasimha, Ardhanarishvara, Brahma, Vayu, Nayika, Parvati |
| Unique Discovery | Ardhanarishvara idol with Nandi carrying Parvati |
| Significance | Insight into medieval Hindu sculpture, challenges traditional representations, high cultural and monetary value |
| Kalachuri Dynasty | Haihayas, originated from a Kshatriya tribe, ruled regions in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra |
| Early Rulers | Krishnaraja, Shankaragana, Buddharaja (550-620 CE) |
| Matrimonial Alliances | With eastern and western Chalukyas |
| Kalachuris of Chedi | Capital at Tripuri (Jabalpur), significant ruler Kokalla I |
| Royal Patronage | Supported Shaivism, Shakti worship, Jainism, Buddhism, Yogini cult |
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