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  • May 25, 2024
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“ASI INITIATES RESTORATION OF COLLAPSED PAVILION AT VIRUPAKSHA TEMPLE”

Why in the news?

  • The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is in the news for starting restoration work on the collapsed saalu mantapa of the Virupaksha temple in Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, after heavy rains caused its collapse.
  • Conservationists and activists raised concerns, urging ASI officials and the deputy commissioner of Vijayanagara to prioritize restoration efforts for the fragile pavilion.

About Virupaksha Temple, Hampi:

  • Located in Hampi, Vijayanagara district, Karnataka, India.
  • Dedicated to Sri Virupaksha, a form of Lord Shiva.
  • Built by Lakkan Dandesha, a chieftain under Deva Raya II of the Vijayanagara Empire.
  • Oldest temple in Hampi, dating back to the 7th century.
  • Surviving structure amidst the ruins of Hampi, known as Pampapathi temple.
  • Reflects Hampi’s historical and architectural glory as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
 Source:Scribd
About Archaeological Survey of India (ASI):

  • Established in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham.
  • Headquarters: New Delhi.
  • Functions under the Union Ministry of Culture.
  • Regulates archaeological activities under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.
  • Regulates Antiquities and Art Treasure Act, 1972.
  • Conducts archaeological research and protects the cultural heritage of India.

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/preliminary-pointers-5/