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Maharashtra: Idols, believed to be of 12th century, found in Palghar
Three sculptures, believed to be of the 12th century, have been found in a tribal-dominated village here, a district official said on Monday. Some residents of Jamsar village in Jawhar taluka of Maharashtra s Palghar district were digging a lake on Friday when they found the sculptures buried underground, Jawhar tehsildar (revenue officer) Santosh Shinde said.
The artifacts include idols of war heroes and a cow, believed to be of the medieval period, he said.
Shinde said he would visit the site and officials of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) would also be involved in the inspection of these idols, he said.
ASI lifts cap on no. of visitors to centrally protected monuments
The final decision on the number of tourists to be allowed inside monuments has been left to the discretion of superintending archaeologists and district magistrates, considering the pandemic situation and local restrictions. December 22, 2020 2:15:19 am
10,000 visitors can now visit the Taj Mahal on a given day.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has revised the standard operating procedures (SoPs) issued in wake of the Covid-19pandemic and has removed the cap on total number of visitors per day at centrally protected monuments.
However, the final decision on the number of tourists to be allowed inside monuments has been left to the discretion of superintending archaeologists and district magistrates, considering the pandemic situation and local restrictions.
1,000-year old Shiv Mandir of Ambernath in Maharashtra to be revamped
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1,000-year old Shiva Temple in temple to be revamped. Image Source: IANS News
Thane, December 21 : After nearly 10 centuries, the striking Shiva temple in the Ambernath town here is poised for a huge makeover with several world-class facilities for the devotees and tourists who throng there.
The spectacular stone temple, around 60 km north of Mumbai, is considered among the oldest and still-functional Shiva temples in Maharashtra.
The revamp project was announced by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday with an outlay of Rs 43 crore to upgrade the facilities at the temple which falls under the jurisdiction of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
With restrictions placed on the Taj, Agra is out on a limb in peak tourist season
This most Moghul of all Moghul cities in the sub-continent, and indeed the world, is strangely without tourists for the first time and it does not make a pretty picture. December 21, 2020 / 02:28 PM IST
Photographer Firoz Khan is one of the batteries of lensmen hanging around in the sunlit outer courtyard that leads into the Taj Mahal. Like his compatriots, he keeps an eye on the prospective tourist willing to spend a few bucks for two minutes of fame – a lifelong photograph that certifies a visit to India’s eternal monument of love.
Mira Bhayandar: Youngsters come to the rescue of crumbling Dharavi Fort in Uttan
Mira Bhayandar: Youngsters come to the rescue of crumbling Dharavi Fort in Uttan
FPJ Correspondent
Stung by the apathy of the Archaeological Survey of India and the civic authorities towards the ill-maintained state of the historic Dharavi Fort built by the brave warrior Chimaji Appa during the 17th century at Dongri village in Uttan near Bhayandar, a group of young heritage lovers under the aegis of Yuva Pratishtan have been dutifully visiting the fort to conduct shram daan (voluntary service) for the past four years.
Their dedication has emerged as a ray of hope for the Dharavi Fort and crumbling walls of other heritage structures in the state which are the legacy of great warriors. While the authorities are still to wake up from their slumber, apathy and irresponsible behaviour shown by visitors is also visible in the entire fort area.