Renewal work in the worshiped sanctuary of Jyotirling Sri Bhramaramb Mallikarjun Swamy in Srisailam, conducted by archaeological survey of India (probably), proceed quickly. The work is to solve structural leaks using traditional techniques, along with the replacement of damaged rays and columns. Restoring includes approximately 40,000 square feet and includes both the main temple and its partial temple. The project, which is estimated to cost 7 Crore 7, is carried out with the support of Lord Venkateswar in Pune.
The renewal works are accepted in the way that there are no deviations from the prevailing architectural style of the temple, said SRI BHRAMARABA CEO MALLIKARJUNA Swamy M. Srinivasa Rao. “The material used in the construction of age temples is used to solve leaks and damaged stones will be replaced by the same style,” he said.
When he talked about the causes, EO said, “There were almost nine natural springs in the temple, five of which are visible today. The drying and decline in these sources caused soil erosion and damage to some columns.
K. Munirauthnam Reddy, Director (epigraphy), probably Mysur, said that the history of the Srisailam temple dates back to the third century (common era) according to the inscriptions of Ishvakus of Nagarjunu Konda. “Even in our recent findings of inscriptions from tax to the third and fourth centuries in the forests of Lankamalla she mentioned the temple Srisailam,” he said. However, he added the style of the construction of a temple from the sixth or seventh centuries.
The temple officials and the team probably admitted in the renewal that the leaks were not properly sealed, although cement was used for this purpose. “The engineering department of the cement repairs, but the problem persisted. In fact, it was an overload of the structure,” the officials explained.
Mr. Muniravnam Reddy said that the team began to peel off the cement used to stop leaks in structures, adding that large tanks were built in the temple to mix the natural ingredients used for restoration work.
Concrete for restoration work is prepared from natural ingredients using methods followed by ancient dynasties such as Pallavas, Cholas, Pandyas, Badami Chalkyas, Vengalkyas, Kalyani Chalkyas, Kakatiyas, Yadavas and Vijayanagar, Mr. Reddy said. (Indian Horkyas and that it is an adherence, and so is being prepared. Plum), Jaggers, Ladies of Finger Extract, Lime, Jute, Urad Daal (Vigno Mungo) and natural Arabian tree rubber. ”
The ongoing restoration work includes both the main temple of Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjun Swamy and its sub -Temple in Srisailam. | Photo Credit: By Agreement
He said that, unlike the temples they had restored earlier, they found that some rays and columns were also damaged that could be delayed. “Damaged rays and columns were made of black stone, which comes from Kumbakonam and Bengaluru. These stones produce carvings similar to existing structure,” he said.
He said that the work is likely to be completed in the next six months, and these works will ensure that the temple structure remains stable and strong in the next 200 years without the need for further intervention or repairs.
According to officials, a professional team consisting of Iit-Tirupati representatives, archaeological department and engineering team from PUNE, he inspected the works in May.
The founder of “Mana Oora Mana Gudi Mana Bhadyatha” (our village, our temple, our responsibility) MV Sivakumar Reddy praised for the fact that it has been able to take over the restoration work in a systematic and scientific way.
Here it can be mentioned that the archaeological survey of India has previously completed the restoration work of the Sri Kalahahasteesware Swamy Temple in Sricalahasti, followed by SRIAHMA LAKSHMI NARASIMHA Swamy Swamy Swamy Simhachalam Hill in Visakhapatnam. Restoring the roof of the Sricalahasti temple covered 60 000 square feet and was completed in 14 months at the price of 5 GBP crore, while the recovery in Simhamam lasted approximately 40,000 square feet with estimated cost of 4 Crore.
Published – 3 October 2025 9:52 IS IS
