A 12th-century sculpture, long misidentified as Saraswati, is now recognized as goddess Gayatri. Advanced digital documentation revealed iconographic details previously unnoticed for centuries. The red sandstone idol, found in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, depicts Gayatri with specific attributes. Its rediscovery restores a forgotten aspect of India's artistic and religious heritage. This rare depiction will now aid Madhya Pradesh's digital heritage initiative.

A 12th-century sculpture, long misidentified as Saraswati, is now recognized as goddess Gayatri. Advanced digital documentation revealed iconographic details previously unnoticed…

A 12th-century sandstone sculpture from Dhar, long misidentified as Saraswati, has been confirmed as goddess Gayatri through advanced digital mapping and iconographic analysis.