Puri: The iconic ‘Meghanada Pacheri, the outer wall of the Sri Jagannath temple in Puri urgently requires comprehensive and lasting repairs, as previous efforts have proven ineffective, with fresh water seepage now observed at multiple points threatening its structural integrity.

According to sources, dirty water from Anand Bazaar drain is seen leaking through cracks, slowly damaging the 12th-century shrine’s boundary wall made of laterite and sandstone blocks. Extensive moss growth on the wall also points to a long-term water leakage. ADVERTISEMENT

Temple authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the matter.

About one year ago, maintenance, involving removal of the moss and sealing cracks via grouting, had temporarily halted the seepage. However, these measures have not en

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