ASI undertakes Dwarapala restoration at Thousand Pillar Temple in Telangana’s Hanumakonda
Compatible stone matching the original in colour, texture, grain and physical characteristics is being selected wherever replacement or mending is required
On October 5, 2026, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Hyderabad commenced a Dwarapala restoration project at the Thousand Pillar Temple in Hanumakonda, Telangana. This initiative aims to preserve the temple's valuable sculptural heritage by adhering to traditional iconometry and iconography. The restoration process involves the careful selection and dressing of compatible stone to match the original in color, texture, grain, and physical characteristics.
Deteriorated portions are meticulously removed, surfaces prepared, and precise fitting, joint treatment, and consolidation applied. Concurrently, garden development and landscaping activities, estimated to cost around ₹1 crore, are underway to enhance the monument's appearance and improve the visitor experience. The project is overseen by ASI officials and master sculptor Kaniyappan from Chennai, with support from retired professor M. Pandu Ranga Rao, who commended ASI's conservation efforts during his visit.
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