ASI Survey in Sambhal: Team Enters Kalki Vishnu Temple with Folded Hands, Inspection Video Surfaces

On the second day, the ASI conducted its inspection in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, focusing on ancient religious sites, one of which is the Kalki Vishnu Temple. On Friday, it opened for the first time in 46 years to have a proper survey, from where the ASI officials collected samples for further study.

Detailed Inspection and Sample Collection

On Saturday, the ASI team started its survey from Kalki Vishnu Temple; the team viewed sculptures and other artifacts. The surveying of Krishna Koop will also be included in their survey list, which the team has planned about the historical importance of Sambhal. Sambhal SDM Vandana Mishra confirmed that the carbon dating samples were taken from the ancient Shiva temple and a nearby well on Friday. The survey took 8-10 hours and included inspections of five pilgrimage sites and 19 wells.

Restoration and Preservation Efforts

This survey falls under the larger campaign known as "Sambhal Teerth," wherein the ancient temples and pilgrimages are to be restored and revitalized. According to Mani Bhushan Tiwari, the Executive Engineer of Sambhal Municipality, "This includes the removal of encroachments, excavation, and beautification at all the sites in order to preserve our cultural and religious traditions.".