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PART A : Major Structural Repairs

1. Clearing of heavy vegetation growth including big size plants which are deep rooted inside the core of structure, carefully taking all precautionary measures such as providing props to over hanging members and throwing the waste far away from the spot.

2. Scientific clearance of huge heaps probably containing fallen members, without damaging the other members & then shifting and stocking them at a selected place for easy identification during restoration process.
3. Numbering of temple members, both inside as well as outside includes preparing of sketches of each of the faces of both the cells in different colours thus indicating courses, directions etc in order to restore the entire structure in its original style.

4. Clearing the earth, filling of structures carefully and scientifically, in order to expose the hidden Jagati faces and to restore the original height of the temple. Also collecting the members inside, if any for restoring them in their proper place and throwing the cleared stuff in the low area of the village.

5. Dismantling of old damaged items to a weatherproof place carefully without cracking roof slabs or causing damage to the other structural parts.

6. Dismantling the disturbed structural members along with core filling such as parapet courses, ornamental courses, chejja course etc. Shifting the member beyond the structure, stocking them number wise on their respective sides to avoid mixing up of the members and to avoid confusion while restoring them back.

7. Excavation of hard soil below the structure for strengthening the foundation and dispatching of the excavated stuff in the low area.

8. Laying of cement concrete in the foundation & under pin them.

9. Construction of stone Masonry.

10. Reconstruction of the missing and broken parts of the structure such as beams, capital ornamental parapet courses, chejjas as per the original position both in shape, size & dressing.

11. Restoration of dismantled structures in their proper places using pulley without causing any other damage.

12. Removing the accumulated soil in the chambers of roofs up to its slab level, including the raking joints filling and laying brick jelly concrete.

13. Laying fresh weatherproof course over terrace after prefixing the joints of roof slab.

14. Providing and fixing of fresh door shutters in place of decayed ones.

15. Dismantling of the existing sunken flooring slabs after numbering them and relaying them in proper level and position on a sand bed.

16. Raking the joints of the structure carefully to the proper depth.

PART B :

Construction of Compound wall Excavation of hard soil for providing foundation to compound wall and dispatching of the excavated stuff was the primary job in this category. Then Construction of the exact size Masonry and Compound wall with that stone Masonry were made. Along with the compound wall a gate was constructed on east side of the temple. Proper attachments for fixing the grills and rods were constructed. The grill was designed in such a way that the complete view of the temple will be visible from outside.

PART C :

Flag Stone Pavement Before renovation, the top jagate around the temple was missing. Since the level of the jagate was lower than the road level, water was flowing towards the temple which was getting absorbed into the foundation and was one of the main reason for the collapse of the structure. So, keeping all this in view a plan was made to pave the top with slabs, without causing any damage to the joints.

PART D :

Cleaning of Structures Interior part of the temple is highly carved with various types of ornamentation on the ceiling. The door jambs of Sangameswara temple is elegantly decorated. But unfortunately all the walls except the polished pillars were applied with thick lime coating due to which, the decorative articles were completely covered. In addition to this a thick layer of black soot was collected over it. Hence, provisions were made to remove all these accretions so that the original craftsmanship and heritage can be enjoyed. PART E: Beautification of the temple surrounding After the repairing of the total temple, the environment was also given a proper matching look by growing various traditional flower plants of dwarf variety, which also serves for the daily religious purpose. Before working out on this plan, opinion of the horticulturist was taken in to consideration.

PART F :

Human resources planning For undertaking such a huge project a number of proper equipments were needed. Further for effective execution of the work, frequent site supervisions were made in the estimated period of 15 months. Photographic and video graphic documentation was also prepared at different stages, for various activities that took place in the temple in the whole process. In addition to all these, provisions were also made for providing medical facilities to the workers in case of any accident while on duty. Transportation facility was also provided to the concerned officers.

 


 

 

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