Dehradun: The study conducted by the ASI has found that the Tungnath temple is tilted by about five to six degrees and smaller structures in the complex are tilted by up to 10 degrees.
A study conducted by the ASI has found that the Tungnath temple, which is located at an altitude of 12,800 feet in the Rudraprayag district of the Garhwal Himalaya, is tilted by about five to six degrees. Apart from this, small structures in the complex are inclined up to 10 degrees.
ASI officials have said that they have informed the central government about the findings and have suggested that the temple be included as a protected monument.
According to TOI, an official said on Tuesday, ‘After this the government has started the process of declaring it as a monument of national importance and has issued a notification seeking objections from the public under it.’ Will find out the root cause so that it can be repaired immediately.
Manoj Kumar Saxena, superintending archaeologist of ASI’s Dehradun circle, said, ‘First of all, we will find out the root cause of the damage. If it can be repaired immediately, we will. Apart from this, a detailed work program will be prepared after a thorough inspection of the temple.
He said that if needed, the damaged part would be replaced in consultation with the experts. For now, the agency has installed glass scales on the walls of the main temple to measure activity.
