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Mukteshvara temple, Bhubaneswar: three years of work on one mandapa

The painstaking restoration of the Mukteshvara temple's solitary mandapa has finally concluded after three years, uncovering intricate carvings and sculptures that had been hidden beneath centuries of grime and neglect. Led by a team of skilled conservators, the project involved meticulous cleaning, repointing, and reassembly of the structure's fragile stone components. As the mandapa's ornate façade is revealed anew, fresh insights into the temple's 10th-century history and craftsmanship begin to emerge.

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