I was really thrilled to know the fact that, it took nearly 2000 people for 13 days to excavate the temple which was drowned in the water for more than 90 years. After 7 years, the renovation is still in progress. During this Dasara, I was fortunate to visit a place near Mysore, called Kannambadi, a small village 15 km form Mysore city.
KRS Backwaters:
When backwaters of KRS dam drowned 800 year old Venu Gopal temple built by Chola dynasty King, nobody could have ever imagined it would be renovated to restore the lost glory.
The temple renovation is being performed by Khoday Indian Limited. With Crores of rupees spent in renovation, it took on an average of 300 people per year to complete the project. Now they have 50 people giving final touches.
Since Chola architecture was unique and skill level required to rebuild is next to impossible, excavation team numbered each and every stone of the temple. These are the polished stones waiting to fit into the right place.
Entry to the temple has beautiful view
Except for the flooring rest of architecture is reconstructed without making any structural modification
The temple is schedule to a grand opening next year (2011). I am sure, it will attract good number of visitor and will definitely recreate a mark on the history.
It’s great example of trying everything to achieve something, leave no stone unturned. In this case it’s so true.
