the thousand pillared mahamandir is an architectural marvel

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What is Heritage building, precinct, conservation and preservation ?

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“Conservation” of heritage buildings, structures, areas and precincts of historic or aesthetic, architectural or cultural or environmental significance involves maintenance, preservation, restoration of reconstruction based on requirements.

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“Preservation” is a process involved in the maintenance necessary in order to maintain the building precinct or artifact in its present state and to prevent and to retard deterioration.

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“Restoration” is the means necessary to return the fabric to its known earlier state, by means of the removal of accretion or resembling existing components or by the sensitive introduction of compatible materials.

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Any building depicting characteristics of historic, socio-cultural value, striking architectural or artistic significance in respect of style, design, use of construction material etc.

Building with architectural significance and traditional values are considered for their preservation and conservation. These buildings/structures/monuments play an important role in the history of the Region as well as the State in general which requires proper maintenance. Some buildings/structures are in endangered condition; some require strengthening, while mere maintenance is sufficient for some buildings/ structures.

The thousand pillared Mahamandir is an architectural marvel, built in 1805 by Maharaja Man Singh for his spiritual guru.

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Construction of the Mahamandir began on 9th April 1804, and was completed on 4th February; 1805.

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The temple is a huge building within a fortified complex. It stands high in the centre of a huge court with high walls thus detaching itself from it surroundings.

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It is entered through aIt is entered through a huge wooden gate which is badly broken and discoloured

The jalis need repair

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04/12/2313The pillars need repair too.

The broken floor

04/12/2314 The floor is coming off and is in a state of ruin

All domes are broken, damaged and need immediate attention

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The chhatris are also in a state of neglect

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The railings and wall are broken

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The beautiful corridors have been covered

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The havan kund stands neglected

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The wall

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The broken dome

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The toran with one lion broken

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The beautiful statue with its arms broken

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The inscription which says that it is the sacred duty of all to grant sanctuary and shelter to any body who seeks it in the Mahamandir. To protect him from enemies also becomes the duty of all.

The inscription and its surroundings are in a state of ruin

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The paintings on the wall that need to be cleaned

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The yogic posture(Mayuraasan?)04/12/2329

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The golden sanctum sanctorum with one part broken 04/12/2332

The golden sanctum sanctorum with one part broken 04/12/2333

The golden sanctum sanctorum with mirror pieces broken

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The dome shaped ceiling with cobwebs 04/12/2335

The dirty jalis (lettuce)that need to cleaned 04/12/2336

The broken ceiling

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The terrace from where Maharaja Man Singh had a view of the Man Sagar

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