Bring back Nassak diamond from Lebanon museum: Trimbakeshwar trust

[Hindustani78]

Last Updated: Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 14:26
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Nashik: The Trimbakeshwar Devasthan trust has sought to bring back the blue Nassak diamond, which once graced the crown of Lord Shivs idol at the famous temple here.

The diamond, which was allegedly looted by several rulers in the ancient times, is now said to be kept at a private museum in Lebanon, Trimbakeshwar Devasthan trustee Lalita Shinde told PTI today.

Shinde has written letters to President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and other departments concerned, in a bid to bring back the diamond, which during the ancient times was set in the crown of Lord Shiva at the famous Trimbakeshwar temple near here.

The blue Nassak diamond, also called 'eye' of Lord Shiva, weighed 43.38 carats or 8,676 gram when it was mined from the Amaragiri mine based in Mahbubnagar in Telangana in the 15th century, she claimed.

Shinde, an environmentalist, said she will also approach the court to bring back the precious diamond, which is claimed to be one of the largest in the world.

The trustee started her drive by approaching Nashik Collector and has now written to the President, PM and others for the same.

According to Shinde, warrior Nana Peshwe, during the reign of the Peshwas, had in 1725 vowed before Lord Shiva, also famously known as Lord Trimbakeshwar, to gift the said diamond to the temple if he succeeded in breaking the siege of Trimbakeshwar fort.

He later won and gifted the jewel for the deity's crown, which was then studded with many jewels and the blue Nassak diamond.

She alleged that the jewel was looted during the time of British rule and was sold to a jeweller in 1818.

"If required, we will collect funds and buy it (the diamond), but it is the duty of the government to bring it back," she added.

PTI

First Published: Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 12:59


“The Nassak Diamond” originated in the 15th century in India. Adorned the statue of Shiva in the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple.considered one of the first 24 great diamonds of the world. The British East India Company acquired the diamond through the Third Anglo-Maratha War.

 

[Hindustani78]

The Nassak diamond, also called ‘Eye of Lord Shiva’, is an emerald cut blue-white stone weighing 43.38 carats or 8.676 gr, when it was mined from the Amaragiri mine located in Mahbubnagar, Telangana in the 15th Century, the size was 89 carat diamond which was cut and belonged to the Mysore kingdom.

Lalita Shinde further said that, the Mughal Dynasty subjugated Mysore and became owners of the diamond. “It was kept in their treasury.

After Nana Peshwe, one of the greatest warriors of India became powerful, he defeated the Mughals and took over their treasury in Delhi. “Among the jewels was the Nassak Diamond,” she said.

“In Nashik, Nana Peshwe had made a vow to the Trimbakeshwar Deity that he would gift the Nassak diamond if he succeeded in breaking the siege of the Trimbakeshwar fort. He won, and gifted the deity with a priceless gold crown studded with many jewels and the Nassak diamond in the Centre, after renovating the temple in 1725,” she said.

“Then the British came and the East India Company looted the Nassak diamond and sold it off to jeweller Rundell and Bridge in 1818. It changed hands many times and was cut further to its present size of 43.38 carats or 8.676 gr. Now it belongs to Robert Mouawad museum in Lebanon, a private institution. “If need be, we’ll collect the funds and buy it but the government has a big role in bringing it back,” Lalita said.

 

[Qutb-ud-din Aybak]

Last Updated: Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 14:26
http://zeenews.india.com/news/india...banon-museum-trimbakeshwar-trust_1950624.html

Nashik: The Trimbakeshwar Devasthan trust has sought to bring back the blue Nassak diamond, which once graced the crown of Lord Shivs idol at the famous temple here.

The diamond, which was allegedly looted by several rulers in the ancient times, is now said to be kept at a private museum in Lebanon, Trimbakeshwar Devasthan trustee Lalita Shinde told PTI today.

Shinde has written letters to President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and other departments concerned, in a bid to bring back the diamond, which during the ancient times was set in the crown of Lord Shiva at the famous Trimbakeshwar temple near here.

The blue Nassak diamond, also called 'eye' of Lord Shiva, weighed 43.38 carats or 8,676 gram when it was mined from the Amaragiri mine based in Mahbubnagar in Telangana in the 15th century, she claimed.

Shinde, an environmentalist, said she will also approach the court to bring back the precious diamond, which is claimed to be one of the largest in the world.

The trustee started her drive by approaching Nashik Collector and has now written to the President, PM and others for the same.

According to Shinde, warrior Nana Peshwe, during the reign of the Peshwas, had in 1725 vowed before Lord Shiva, also famously known as Lord Trimbakeshwar, to gift the said diamond to the temple if he succeeded in breaking the siege of Trimbakeshwar fort.

He later won and gifted the jewel for the deity's crown, which was then studded with many jewels and the blue Nassak diamond.

She alleged that the jewel was looted during the time of British rule and was sold to a jeweller in 1818.

"If required, we will collect funds and buy it (the diamond), but it is the duty of the government to bring it back," she added.

PTI

First Published: Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 12:59


“The Nassak Diamond” originated in the 15th century in India. Adorned the statue of Shiva in the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple.considered one of the first 24 great diamonds of the world. The British East India Company acquired the diamond through the Third Anglo-Maratha War.

in 15th century subcontinent was under muslim rule so it belongs to Pakistan.

The Nassak diamond, also called ‘Eye of Lord Shiva’, is an emerald cut blue-white stone weighing 43.38 carats or 8.676 gr, when it was mined from the Amaragiri mine located in Mahbubnagar, Telangana in the 15th Century, the size was 89 carat diamond which was cut and belonged to the Mysore kingdom.

Lalita Shinde further said that, the Mughal Dynasty subjugated Mysore and became owners of the diamond. “It was kept in their treasury.

After Nana Peshwe, one of the greatest warriors of India became powerful, he defeated the Mughals and took over their treasury in Delhi. “Among the jewels was the Nassak Diamond,” she said.

“In Nashik, Nana Peshwe had made a vow to the Trimbakeshwar Deity that he would gift the Nassak diamond if he succeeded in breaking the siege of the Trimbakeshwar fort. He won, and gifted the deity with a priceless gold crown studded with many jewels and the Nassak diamond in the Centre, after renovating the temple in 1725,” she said.

“Then the British came and the East India Company looted the Nassak diamond and sold it off to jeweller Rundell and Bridge in 1818. It changed hands many times and was cut further to its present size of 43.38 carats or 8.676 gr. Now it belongs to Robert Mouawad museum in Lebanon, a private institution. “If need be, we’ll collect the funds and buy it but the government has a big role in bringing it back,” Lalita said.

y the way they paid for it if you could read your article. now you should ask britain for it.

 

[barbarosa]

Claiming is a good job to get something.

 

[Hindustani78]

in 15th century subcontinent was under muslim rule so it belongs to Pakistan.

You should stop your these talks .

Time khatam hogaya aap loggon ka.

 

[Qutb-ud-din Aybak]

You should stop your these talks .

Time khatam hogaya aap loggon ka.