Water ingress through 1980s cement patching has weakened the sandstone shikhar; INTACH assessment (Aug 2026) recommends removal of cement, lime-mortar re-pointing and re-fixing of loose carved elements.
Carried out by
Malwa Heritage Conservators, Indore, under INTACH Indore chapter supervision
Sanctioned budget
₹48,00,000
Timeline
16 Nov 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
Original form
Unchanged
Completed
North verandah roof repair (monsoon 2026)
100% complete
Leak over the office and store room during July 2026 rains.
Carried out by
Shri Kailash Contractor, Malharganj
Sanctioned budget
₹1,85,000
Timeline
1 Aug 2026 – 22 Aug 2026
Original form
Unchanged
Progress updates
Work completed and handed over to the temple; the site has been cleaned.
Foundation and base work completed; material for the next stage has arrived.
Planned
Devotee amenities block (west gate)
Progress not recorded
No cloakroom, drinking water or toilets for peak-day crowds of 20,000+.
