Archaeological Survey of India Restoration Project at Konark Sun Temple

under construction

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is conducting a restoration project at the Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The project involves drilling a controlled passage into the temple's Jagamohan (assembly hall) to remove sand filled by British engineers over a century ago to stabilize the structure. The process uses diamond drilling technology to avoid vibrations and includes manual sand removal and continuous monitoring of structural stability. The restoration aims to preserve the temple's structure and enable further study and conservation.