Why Vagdevi idol faces a long road home
Published on: May 24, 2026, 7 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
The idol was excavated or recovered during clearing operations in Dhar by a British colonial officer, Major General William Kincaid. Following its removal from the Bhojshala complex, the idol was shipped to England, arriving in the UK in 1886. It was officially acquired by the British Museum in 1909.
