The mystery surrounding the 50 stone idols found in the Cooum river at Pirinjivakkam village in Tiruvallur district continues, as officials from the state archaeology department are yet to inspect the site.
On Sunday, local residents of Pirinjivakkam village, which comes under the Kadambathur union, discovered the idols while walking along the riverbank. They were surprised to see several stone statues lying in and around the river.
According to villagers, the idols include those of popular Hindu deities such as Vinayaka, Murugan, Ayyappan and Kali. Some of the idols are said to be damaged, while others appear to be intact.
The discovery has raised many questions among residents about how the idols ended up in the river and how old they might be. Villagers believe the idols could be of historical or religious importance and have urged authorities to examine them at the earliest.
Local officials have informed the archaeology department about the finding. People in the area are now waiting for experts to visit the site and determine the origin, age and significance of the idols.