INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TOI has exclusively learned that the cracks were first spotted a few weeks ago, although it was not revealed to the public
subsidence happened earlier this year
17th century and is part of the main temple complex
It has idols of several deities installed on both sides of the structure
Pilgrims entering through the gate usually spend time there to worship the deities before reaching the sanctum sanctorum
on different geological formations
said it is likely that accumulated snow and vegetation had caused water to seep into the temple walls, causing the iron clamps to rust and
During inspection, we found that many stones had been dislocated and the gaps between the stones had widened
He added that the repair work has been going on for the past one week and is likely to go on a for a few more weeks
The official added that ASI had received instructions from the Centre to carry out the repairs expeditiously, which are being done in
coordination with the culture department of the state government
