Cracks found on the wall of the Jagannath Temple: the archaeological site urgently requires repairs

The Archaeological Survey of India was commissioned to restore the temple. (File)

Bhubaneswar:

Puri Jagannath Temple authorities on Tuesday called for immediate repairs after cracks were found in the outer wall of the temple, known as Meghannath Prachari.

Arabinda K. Padhi, chief administrator of the Jagannath Temple in Puri, expressed concern over cracks in the outer wall of the temple. Padi said the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has been entrusted with restoration and conservation work.

He said, “The Archaeological Survey of India is engaged in the restoration, renovation and conservation of the Sri Jagannath Temple at Puri. And over the past few months, we have noticed several cracks in the Meghannath Prachari, the outer wall of the temple. Sri Jagannath Temple.

Padi also stressed that the temple administration has requested urgent repairs and restoration from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). He added, “From the Sri Jagannath Temple administration, the technical team of our administration, we have already noticed the cracks and have already done some original repair work.” He noted that they repaired cracks and removed moss and algae from the affected areas, and took measures to prevent water seepage.

Padhi also noted the drainage problem at the Ananda Bajar site, which is being addressed by the temple administration. He assured ASI’s full support in their renovation efforts, asking for a comprehensive scientific study of Meghannath Kachari to find long-term solutions. He said, “The structural safety and integrity of the temple structure is of paramount importance to the temple administration.”

Earlier in the day, Jagandas Mohapatra, the priest of Lord Jagannath Temple, also said, “This temple is one of the oldest temples. There are several cracks in the boundary wall. We have asked ASI to restore it as soon as possible. “

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