Police are investigating the theft of a six-foot tall emerald idol from a Kerala temple, but have few leads at the moment. The theft was discovered by a priest on Saturday morning when he opened the temple.

The statue of Lord Shiva is made of emerald green stone. Officials are unable to estimate its value. The King of Nepal gave the idol to the King of Mysore who in 1910 gifted it to the Sringeri Mutt. The idol was installed in this temple, marking the birthplace of Adi Sankaracharya.

Thieves also made off with silver decorations and prayer utensils that are kept near the idol. Police also reported that cash was stolen from the Arya Amba Samadhi in the temple complex.

Kerala is proud of its diverse religious and spiritual heritage. The state is home to Hindus, Christians, Jews, and Muslims. The beautiful architecture of the various churches, temples and mosques in the area draw thousands of tourists to the best hotels Kerala each year.

The temple is located in Kalady, Kerala on the banks of the Periyar river. Police are visiting neighboring states to find clues to the robbery.

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