“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
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