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R REMOVAL OF MASONRY STRUCTURES BEFORE AFTER
The most dramatic change in the Madapalli and
Jayasthambha Mandapam is in re-establishing the raised
colonnade around. The walls were removed to reveal
ancient pillars. Careful cleaning of the pillars were
carried out to make it possible to appreciate the
columns belonging to Chola and Vijayanagara styles.
Another aspect revealed during the restoration work
was the beautiful plinth of the Mandapam outer wall.
There are inscriptions at the base of this structure.
These inscriptions tell us about the contribution of
various donors to the maintenance and support of the
temple. BEFORE DURING
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The circumambulatory path was in serious disrepair,
thus making it difficult for the golden chariot to go
around the temple. A significant aspect of the
restoration was to relay the stone surface using
existing stones and adding new granite where
necessary. All utilities such as electrical lines, CCTV,
water supply systems were planned in underground
ducts.
SECTIONAL VIEW OF CHARIOT PATHWAY AFTER

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R RESTORATION OF SRI KANCHI KAMAKSHI AMMAN TEMPLE – KANCHIPURAM
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