ASI Begins Sand Removal Process From Konark Sun Temple’s Sanctum After 122 Years
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Published: Dec 10, 2025, 12:34 IST | Updated: Dec 10, 2025, 12:34 IST
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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has begun the long-awaited process of removing sand from the sanctum sanctorum of the Konark Sun Temple, marking a major milestone in the structural conservation of the 13th-century monument. The operation commenced on Monday with the construction of a 4 ft × 4 ft tunnel on the western side of the sanctum’s first platform, following prior examinations of the stone wall’s condition.
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