Renovation of 'Mahakal's' main part complete: Ambika Soni

New Delhi, Sep 6 (UNI) The reconstruction of the main part of the 'Mahakal' Temple near the Buddhist site at Ratnagiri has been completed, Minister for Tourism and Culture Ambika Soni informed the Lok Sabha today.

She, in a written reply, however, said that the work relating to other ancillary structure was in progress.

An expenditure of Rs 21.36 lakh has been incurred so far and around Rs 20 lakh was required for the completion of the remaining part.

''The conservation work is a slow process. And only after a thorough study and documentation, the reconstruction work of the main part was taken up and completed in accordance with the programme,'' Ms Soni said.

She said the remaining part of the work was scheduled for completion within a year.

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