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Pradeep Kumar

10/03/21 11:00 AM IST

Conservation of the Sun Temple at Konark

Why in news?

Information was given by the Minister of State (I/c) of Culture and Tourism, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

Highlights
  • Methods such as cleaning of the surface by paper pulp method, consolidation and strengthening of   stones wherever needed, plantation of trees in surrounding area to prevent mechanical erosion by wind action, removal of water by installing pumping sets,  and periodic biocidal treatment for control of vegetative intrusion.  
  • Conservation work of monuments, including Sun Temple, Konark is a continuous   process and the said monument, also a World Heritage Site, is in a good state   of preservation due to regular care by ASI.
  • ASI has introduced plain stones only where original stones were missing or for filling of gaps to ensure   structural stability and to prevent water ingress. All conservation work is carried out as per ASI’s conservation policy, 2014.
Sun Temple, Konark
  • Konark Sun Temple, located in the eastern State of Odisha near the sacred city of Puri, is dedicated to the sun God or Surya.
  • It is a monumental representation of the sun God Surya's chariot; its 24 wheels are decorated with symbolic designs and it is led by a team of six horses.
  • It is a masterpiece of Odisha's medieval architecture and one of India's most famous Brahman sanctuaries.
  • The Konark temple is widely known not only for its architectural grandeur but also for the intricacy and profusion of sculptural work.
  • It marks the highest point of achievement of Kalinga architecture depicting the grace, the joy and the rhythm of life all its wondrous variety.
  • The temple declared a world heritage by UNESCO was built in A.D. 1250, during the reign of the Eastern Ganga King Narasimhadeva-I (A.D. 1238-64).
Source: PIB

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