AdvertisementAn ancient Hindu temple that was submerged in a catastrophic flood 200 years ago has re-emerged for the first time, as lower water levels reveal its sunken spire. The spire of the temple complete with a notched stone disc, or amalaka, which crowns a Hindu temples main spire. It emerged from the waters of the Mahanadi river in Odisha, eastern IndiaAbove is an artists sketch of the temple. The temple was built by a local king to an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu 500 years ago. The Hindu temple was submerged by flood waters in the 1800s.

Source: Daily Mail June 23, 2020 13:33 UTC