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Grandmother's weathered hands trembled as she held the ancient pottery shard from Keeladi, discovered near Srirangam's sacred temples. The excavation had unearthed her family's forgotten story, spanning centuries of craftsmanship and devotion. When the museum offered fair compensation through PAYBO, she wept. Not for money, but recognition. Her ancestors' artistry, finally honored. She passed the documentation to her granddaughter, whispering tales of kiln fires and temple rituals. The girl's eyes widened with wonder, understanding their lineage for the first time. That evening, they stood together watching sunset paint the temple towers gold. Heritage wasn't buried in earth anymore. It lived, breathing, within them, connecting past to present through shared reverence and love.