"Guardians of Glory: Preserving the Legacy of Sri Mandir"

The Sri Mandir of Puri, standing tall and sacred for nearly a millennium, is not just a temple-it is a living chronicle of Odisha's spiritual, Icultural, and architectural heritage.

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Built in the 12th century by King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva, the temple's stone walls have withstood centuries of natural forces, political upheavals, and the ceaseless footsteps of motions of devotees millions.

However, with the passage of time, the grandeur of Sri Mandir faces a new test-not of faith, but of preservation.

The ancient stones of Sri Mandir, sculpted in the Kalinga architectural style, now silently bear the burden of erosion, pollution, and human neglect. The salt-laden air of the coastal town of Puri, coupled with high humidity and monsoon rains, has been slowly Iwearing down the Istructure. Cracks in the inner sanctum, damage to intricate carvings, and weakening of support walls have alarm e d conservationists.