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Odisha: Heritage well of Ananta Vasudeva Temple destroyed

November 12, 2024November 13, 2024Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, November 12: The heritage well near the 13th Century Protected Ananta Vasudeva temple has been filled up and concrete platforms are being made after landfilling the area. The plot adjoining the Ananta Vasudeva temple was earmarked for shifting the kitchen complex, which at present is adjoining the temple. The well water was used in […]

Ground Penetrating Survey in Old Town of Bhubaneswar – Too little, too late

April 21, 2021April 22, 2021Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar April 21: The ongoing Ground Penetration Radar survey underway in the areas coming under the Ekamrakshetra Beautification Project is an effort which is too little and too late. The entire area that had been earlier cleared for the project and laid with cement tiles is now being surveyed. The Gujarat based company engaged for […]

Ancient well rediscovered in Dalijoda Forest Range in Odisha’s Cuttack district

April 14, 2021Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Choudwar, April 14: An ancient well which may date back to the 12th/13th Century AD has resurfaced in Ambilijhari village inside Dalijoda Forest Range in Cuttack district. The well had been in local folklore since ages, but had been totally engulfed in thick vegetation and its exact location was lost. Debjit Singh Deo, of the […]

Ancient stone blocks damaged in Old Town’s Suka Sari complex

March 19, 2021March 27, 2021Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar March 19: The four stone beams that were excavated from the excavated area of the Sibatirtha Mutt, just 50 metres away from the wall of the Lingaraj Temple were kept near the Gadi of the Mutt. These 20 ft single piece square stone beams are at least 15 tons each. These are unique finds; […]

Cyclone Fani causes no structural damage to Konark Sun Temple: ASI

May 10, 2019May 11, 2019Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar: A high-level ASI officials led by DG Usha Sharma on Friday visited the Konark Sun Temple and found no structural damage caused to the monument due to the cyclone Fani. The team informed that said the monument will be opened to public in next two-three days. The team will also inspect the Jagannath temple […]