Bhubaneswar: November 11: Getting information regarding replacement of artistic stone carvings at Konark Sun Temple with plain stones, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik wrote a letter to Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma seeking a probe into the matter.
Though the letter, Patnaik also urged the Union Minister to direct the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to take proper steps immediately for preservation and conservation of the world heritage monument.
In the letter to Union Minister of Culture, Chief Minister has sought Centre’s intervention immediately as it is a matter of worry and concern for all.
“I have a feeling that the temple deserves more attention from the ASI that what it has got. The ASI needs to focus more on proper conservation of Konark Sun Temple and its art and aesthetic value,” the CM mentioned in the letter.
Chief Minister raised concern about Archaeological Survey of India’s work on replacing the artistic stone carvings of Konark Sun Temple.
Konark Sun Temple represents the Chariot of the Sun God, which is one of the world Heritage sites declared by UNESCO and attracts tourists not only from India, but also from all over the world.
