A centuries-old statue of Lord Vishnu, unearthed recently from the Krishna river in south Indian state of Karnataka's Raichur district, has features similar to the idol of Ram Lalla that was consecrated this January at the Ram Mandir in the northern holy city of Ayodhya, according to reports citing an expert.

Ancient statue of Lord Vishnu found in Krishna river has striking resemblance to Ram Lalla idol: Report

An ancient Vishnu deity and a Shivling were found in the Krishna riverbed close to the border between Telangana and Karnataka, officials said on Wednesday. The Vishnu idol and the Shivling could date back to 1,000 years.

India: Ancient Vishnu idol, ‘Shivling’ found in Krishna river of Karnataka

Water level in the Krishna river on Friday started rising near the catchment areas two days after 70 crest gates of Prakasam barrage were lifted following heavy rainfall in Vijayawada.

Andhra Pradesh: Water level rises in Krishna river

'The police have also registered a case against 4-5 persons, one of them has been arrested,'?Krishna District Collector said

Andhra Pradesh: Death toll rises to 20 in Krishna river boat capsize

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Ancient statue of Lord Vishnu found in Krishna river has striking resemblance to Ram Lalla idol: Report

India: Ancient Vishnu idol, ‘Shivling’ found in Krishna river of Karnataka

Andhra Pradesh: Water level rises in Krishna river

Andhra Pradesh: Death toll rises to 20 in Krishna river boat capsize