Several idols, including a rare Yoga Narasimha (an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu) idol, were found in Penpahad village, Telangana, India. The finds date to between 1st-3rd century AD.

Archaeologist have also discovered ruins of a Shiva temple, which had idols of the deities Maisasuramardhini, Nandi, Naga, Naga Devatha and Bhairava. Among other finds were pieces of red ware pottery, black ware hookah, terracotta beads and three ratna (jewel) symbols of Buddhists. The Shiva temple is believed to date to 13th-14th century.

(after Deccan Chronicle)