{
  "id": 12313674,
  "title": "ASI undertakes Dwarapala restoration at Thousand Pillar Temple in Telangana’s Hanumakonda",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/asi-undertakes-dwarapala-restoration-at-thousand-pillar-temple-in",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-06T06:04:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/asi-undertakes-dwarapala-restoration-at-thousand-pillar-temple-in-telanganas-hanumakonda/article71549912.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Compatible stone matching the original in colour, texture, grain and physical characteristics is being selected wherever replacement or mending is required",
  "key_points": [
    "ASI began Dwarapala restoration at Thousand Pillar Temple on October 5, 2026.",
    "Restoration aims to preserve temple's sculptural heritage using traditional methods.",
    "Garden development and landscaping estimated at ₹1 crore to enhance monument."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The restoration project signals ASI's commitment to preserving the temple's sculptural heritage using traditional methods, enhancing both the monument's and visitor experience.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}