Watch | Buddhist sculptures in Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu: Unveiling hidden history | The Federal

In this video, we explore the fascinating story of Buddhist sculptures hidden in Hindu temples across Tamil Nadu. We also highlight the case of the Salem temple, where a Buddha statue, once revered as Thalaivetti Muniyappan, reveals the complex relationship between Buddhism and Hinduism in the region. Experts like historian J. Barnabas shed light on the ongoing efforts to uncover and preserve Buddhist heritage, with Buddhist artefacts still being found across Tamil Nadu. Watch as we reveal more about this historical journey, the challenges of preserving Buddhist monuments, and the role of government and local organisations in safeguarding India's cultural legacy. #buddhism #tamilnadu #hindutemples #buddhist #buddhastatue #buddhistartefacts #buddhistculture #templesofindia #history ▶For more explainers, and interesting videos - thefederal.com/videos/  ▶For the latest news and analysis - thefederal.com/  ▶To watch The Federal's shows listed together for your easy access, click here:    • The Federal Programmes   Follow The Federal News here - ▶Facebook:   / thefederal.india   ▶X: twitter.com/TheFederal_News ▶Instagram:   / thefederal_india   ▶LinkedIn:   / thefederal   ▶Whatsapp channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029... ▶Threads: TheFederal India (@thefederal_india) #BreakingNews #LatestNews #TodayNews #CurrentAffairs #News #IndiaNews #NewsToday #politics #exclusive #interviews #features Download The Federal App here - ▶Android - http://bit.ly/TheFederalAndroid ▶iPhone - http://bit.ly/TheFederalios