Conservation works are being carried out as per the necessity and availability of funds, the list of conservation taken up by Aurangabad circle (year wise) is furnished below:
| Year | Name of the monument | Location | District | Conservation work carried out by ASI |
| 1953 - 54 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | Repair works here consisted of the following items (i)provision of a bridge connecting caves 20 & 21; (ii)securing the vertically cracked pillars by iron straps; (iii)renewing the missing portions of the pillars and jambs with RCC in caves 15,23 & 25;(iv) repairs to the parapet walls in front of the caves; (v)providing expanded metal doors and fixtures for entrances and opening of certain caves; (vi) excavation of the top drain no 5 in continuation of the work previously done |
| 1953 - 54 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The steps leading to the caves and the approach-roads were improved and concrete floorings were provided to a couple of the caves where the rock-floors had become disintegrated and undulating. Further repairs will be undertaken in accordance with a definite programme. |
| 1954 - 55 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | With the construction of the tail-end of drain 5, the programme of provision of surface-drains at the top of the caves, as recommended in 1948 by the Ajanta Committee, was completed. All decomposed and spongy earth along with loose boulders and disintegrated portions of the rock above caves 15 to 17 was removed for determining the source of leakage and filling up the cracks. In caves 6, 14 and 15 the missing door-jambs of cells and pillars were repaired in reinforced concrete to match the adjacent rock-surface. The vertically-cracked pillars in cave 23 were secured with flat iron bands embedded in cement. Expanded-metal door-frames and other fixture were provided at some of the cells flanking the front verandahs of the caves. Portions of a few sculptures were carefully and artistically mended. |
| 1954 - 55 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The forest problem here was the provision of surface drains to stop water dripping along the facades of the caves. Some of the loose boulders were removed and open cracks partly filled. In addition, steps were provided and a parapet wall constructed as a measure of safety. |
| 1954 - 55 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | This beautiful tomb, enshrining the remains of Aurangzeb's queen, was repaired by re-laying in cement-concrete the cracked and leaking terraces of the Northern baradari and the mosque. The flaking lime-plaster on the buttresses was renewed, and the honeycomb brickwork flanking the approaches to the main tomb was replaced in patches. |
| 1954 - 55 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The bases of pillars and the floors in some of the caves were improved. The spongy portions were scraped off and the surface finished in reinforced concrete to match the original. Potholes were filled in cave 11. The retaining wall at the top of cave 16 was treated with recessed cement –paintings. In addition, the drainage and the approaches were much improved. A concrete path was laid out in front of caves 1 to 6. The disintegrated doorjambs were restored in one of the caves. All woodwork and pipe-railings were painted to the tint of the rock. |
| 1954 - 55 | Pitalkhora Caves | Pitalkhora | Aurangabad | The caves, which had been blocked up with boulders and debris, were cleared. The fallen and collapsed parts of the rock lying in front were removed and the area leveled up. |
| 1955 - 56 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | In cave 1, leakage from the roof affecting the paintings, a long-standing problem, was effectively stopped by the provision of a ceiling-drain designed to drain away al the water outside the cave. This was affected by the scooping out of the weathered rock along the entire length of the ceiling of the back corridor of the cave and the insertion of an asbestos drain suitably anchored by means of steel bars and concealed below by concrete matching the rock-surface. The work was executed by the State Public Works Department. Leakage from the roof in the verandah of Cave 16 was counteracted by grouting the crack from top and sealing it from below. The weathered jambs and pillars in Cave 6 were plastered to stop further disintegration, and the pits and holes in the floors of several caves were filled. |
| 1955 - 56 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The South-West minar was attended to the damaged chhajja of the cupola and the exfoliated stones in the upper portion were made good in reinforced cement-concrete coated with fine lime-plaster in imitation of the old plaster. Plaster was also applied on the weathered surface of the pillars of the upper story. The leaking front cistern was plastered from inside. |
| 1955 - 56 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | Most of the damage to the group of Buddhist caves was caused by water that flowed down over the front of the caves from the hill behind. A new drain was excavated to divert rainwater from falling over the sculpture face of Cave 10 The surface-drains at the hilltop were extended, so that water flowing over Cave 16 could flow elsewhere. Leakage of water in that cave was stopped by lying concrete on the roof, and water accumulating thereon was suitably diverted. Expanded-metal doors were fitted to Caves 7, 11 and 33. Repairs to the decayed pillars in Caves 3 and 26 were affected by the suitable insertion of flat iron bands to hold the fractured pieces together. The pits and holes in the floors of Caves 3, 4, 5 and 12 were fitted. The disintegrated doorjambs and corner-pillars in Cave 5 were plastered to prevent further decay. The longitudinal cracks along the side-walls of Cave 12 were fitted with concrete. The pathways were improved. Also noteworthy are the repairs to the cracked and decaying sculptures: the Kalyana-sundara-panel, the Ganga-figure and the panel depicting Ravana shaking the Kailasa, all in Cave 21, were repaired by the insertion of copper pins and imperceptible filling of the cracks. |
| 1955 - 56 | Pitalkhora Caves | Pitalkhora | Aurangabad | Improvements to this important but little known group of caves were affected by the construction of steps to the caves from the hill-top and removal of huge boulders fallen from the ceiling and other debris in the vihara adjoining the main chaitya. |
| 1956 - 57 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | The pathway loading from Cave 12 to Cave 16, which had been damaged due to a heavy landslip during the last monsoon, was reconstructed on a different alignment and at a lower level, so that the early cave, which the original path had hidden, was made easily accessible. In order to stop the erosion of the pathway leading to the bridge, which affords a good view of the waterfall, a retaining wall was constructed along it. The surface-drain over Cave 1 to Cave 4, of a length of about 105 ft. damaged due to the fall of big boulders, was also reconstructed. The cracked portion on the left side of Cave 10 was pinned and grouted for the preservation of the horseshoe chaitya-window. |
| 1956 - 57 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The chhajja and cupola of the North-East minar, which had been damaged due to the falling off of the plaster and consequent exfoliation of the rock, were repaired. The missing portion of the chhajja was made good in reinforced cement-concrete and coated with a fine lime plaster in imitation of the old one. Some decayed ornamental plaster around the cupola was removed and redone. The leaking cistern on the Northern side was plastered. Some damaged red stones in the pavement were replaced |
| 1956 - 57 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | The fort wall, which had been covered with jungle-growth, were cleared of all vegetation and the wall flanking the main gateway (Mahakot and the second gate) was made watertight, after the removal of all loose debris, by the laying of lime-concrete, mixed with cement. All woodwork in the fort, including the original wooden gateways, was given an insecticidal coat to prevent its damage by white ants. |
| 1956 - 57 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | Heavy leakage in Cave 19, caused by the seepage of water through the cracks in the roof, was stopped by the chiseling off of the loose portion of the rock at the top of the cave, thorough grouting of the cracks with cement and laying of cement-concrete on the roof. The Ganesa Lena group of caves containing some paintings, so long devoid of easy access, was connected with a proper pathway partly of masonry and partly rock-cut. A small bridge with railing was provided over the span of the stream. The damaged portions of the walls of the cave were restored and expanded-metal frames fitted to the openings to prevent the entry of bats. All jungle and rubbish in the little-known Jogeswari group of caves were removed and the caves damage to the pathway leading to the Buddhist group of caves during the monsoon. The cracked and damaged pillars of Cave 26 were restored, and expanded-metal frames were fitted to Cave 10. The pits and holes in the floor of Caves 10, 16, 20 and 29 were fitted in. In general, all the pathways leading to the caves were improved and direction-boards provided to guide the visitor. Besides structural repairs, fine repairs to the sculptured panels are in progress. The Siva-Parvati panel in Cave 21 and sculptures in Cave 2 were attended to by the insertion of copper pins and by the grouting and filling of the cracks in such a manner that the beauty of the sculptures was not impaired. The Ramayana panel in Cave 16 is being attended to. |
| 1957 - 58 | Balapur Fort | Balapur | Akola | In continuation of the previous year work repairs were undertaken to underpin the hollows and pulverized portions of the brick fortification |
| 1957 - 58 | Narnala Fort | Narnala | Akola | The cracks in the rood of the Ambar-Mahal and cupolas of the Chhoti Masjid were grounded with cemented mortar. The extant tops of the Ambar Mahal and Maha-Kali gateway were made watertight. Vegetations was removed from the fort walls and the pathways leading to the monuments were reconditioned by the spreading of murum and filling of ruts and pits. |
| 1957 - 58 | Gawilgarh Fort (the walls and the whole area contained by them) | Chikaldara | Amravati | Rank of vegetation was removed from over an extensive area from the exposed faces of fort wall. The path inside the fort were reconditioned |
| 1957 - 58 | Mahadev Temple* | Anwa | Aurangabad | Repaired were done to Saivite temple of Anwa |
| 1957 - 58 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | For easy access to the caves of the second group, a proper pathway was laid and steps provided in front of Caves 6 and 9. |
| 1957 - 58 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The decayed stone chhajja below the ornamental work of the miniature dome to the South-West of the main dome was replaced with new stones of the same kind. Fine lime-plastering on the walls, wherever the original plaster is missing, is in progress. The damaged stones of the pavement and the dwarf-railing in front of the eastern baradari, used as museum, were replaced with new stones with similar workmanship. |
| 1957 - 58 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | Beside the usual clearance of debris and jungle-growth, the leaking roof of the Kala-kot was repaired and made watertight along with the fortification walls near it. The Naya-darwaza was also similarly treated |
| 1957 - 58 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The programme of work at Ellora has been planned, mutatis mutandis, on the same lines as at Ajanta. Accordingly, the group of caves at the southern end, from Caves 1 to 9, has been taken up for thorough repairs. The ceiling of Cave 1, where it joins the north wall, had developed a crack, and, as a precautionary measure against any untoward development, a massive concrete wall, with a surface resembling the rock, was erected as a support. The heavy moldings at the plinth of the lateral galleries of Cave 2, which had badly weathered, were repaired in reinforced cement-concrete and finished to match with the surroundings. The damaged pillars and those previously repaired in ashlars-masonry of the cave, as also those of Cave 6, 7, 8 and, together with the weathered portions of jambs and walls, were repaired and fashioned with the same material. Wide crack and joints in the of the caves were filled in to stop further disintegration due to water-action. The divert rain-water coming on the of the caves, drains were cut into the rocky roof, as a result of which leakage of water through the joints of rock has been considerably minimized. The inscription of Dantidurga, caved on the wall of the western porch of the mandapa in front of Cave 15, so long exposed to weather due to the fall of the roof and the southwestern supporting pillar, was protected by providing a roof and the pillar in reinforced concrete. The narrow culverts in front of Cave 14 and between Caves 11 and 12 were widened for easy traffic. For easy access rock-cut steps were provided between Caves 22 and 29. The clearance of debris in front of Cave 25 revealed unique features. The surface, thought to be the ground-level so far, turned out to be the floor of a high platform reached through an entrance, with a damaged panel of Gaja-lakshmi on the back wall, leading to a flight of rock-cut steps, to the left. The clearance further brought to light in the plinth an excavated cell with three pits, apparently an unfinished scheme, in the floor and a porch in front of it at a lower level. Fine repairs to the sculptures were pari passue continued: the cracks and rock-joints across the sculptures in Caves 2 to 4 were repaired with tinted mortar and the overhanging and loose portions were secured by inserting copper pins and clamps. The wide joints across the elephant-caryatids in the plinth of the main temple and the dhvajd-stambhas in the plinth in the courtyard of Cave 16 were fitted in. The Mahishasura-mardini panel in Cave 17 was also repaired. |
| 1957 - 58 | Ancient site /Mound | Paithan | Aurangabad | City wall gates, etc. Lal Masjid and Sunheri Mahal of Aurangabad repaired |
| 1957 - 58 | Pitalkhora Caves | Pitalkhora | Aurangabad | Clearance in front of the chaitya and vihara caves revealed some unique features and sculptures. Further clearance is in progress. |
| 1957 - 58 | Fort wall | Ballarpur | Chandrapur | The inner sides of the eastern and northern fort-walls were repaired after a large scale clearance of heavy debris all along. Similar repairs are proposed for the bastions also |
| 1957 - 58 | Fort wall | Chandrapur | Chandrapur | The vegetation growth was removed and at the places of such removal fresh mortar was plugged in to stop the reemergence of vegetation |
| 1957 - 58 | Old Temple | Armori | Gadchiroli | A portion of the embankment was formed on all the ghre sides abutting the tank to prevent the tank water from touching the temple |
| 1957 – 58 | Tomb of Aurangazeb | Khulatabad | Aurangabad | The damaged inlay-work of the inscribed tablet was repaired at Agra with semi-precious colored stones and the tablet restored to its original place. Repairs to the broken marble jail-work are in progress. The decayed ornamental plasterwork on the of the gate was repaired with reproductions of the original design. |
| 1958 - 59 | Group of temples at Kaigaon toka | Kaigano Toka | Ahmednagar | The damaged floors of the monuments were repaired with cement-concrete and finished to match the original surfaces. Cracks and crevices appearing on the walls were filled and open joints on the walls pointed. |
| 1958 - 59 | Old Temple | Kokamthan | Ahmednagar | The leaky roof of the temple was made watertight after the removal of rank vegetation |
| 1958 - 59 | Triple Shrined temple of Bhavani | Tahakari | Ahmednagar | The roof of the temple was made watertight after the raking out of the old and decayed mortar. |
| 1958 - 59 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | Conservation to Caves 21-29 was kept in progress. Drip-courses were provided to all these caves. A portion of the roof of the side-chamber attached to Cave 26, which had been in a dangerous condition, was secured by the insertion from below of a reinforced cement concrete beam embedded in the rock. In cave 18 the repairs in ashlars masonry done in the past were redone in reinforced cement-Concrete to match the rock surface. The yawning gap together with the other fissures the ceiling was filled and the separated portion of the roof anchored to the mass of the rock behind. The side-wall carrying on its other side the dedicatory inscription of Cave 17 and images of Buddha was repaired. The huge underground cistern recently located between Cave 17and 18 was cleared of all silt, this will help in the storing of water for use during the summer. Fine repairs to the sculpture were kept in progress. Damaged portion of the sculptures on the of Cave 26 were repaired. |
| 1958 - 59 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Drains were cut into the rock on the top of the caves 1 to 5 to divert rain-water from coming down the . The hollows on the surface of the rock, where water used collect, were filled. The approach road in front of Cave 5 was widened by the removal of debris and partial cutting of the soft rock. To check erosion of the edges of the pathway a retaining wall was erected. |
| 1958 - 59 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Exposed portions of the of the entrance gate were partly plastered with the same fine material as in the monument proper and the ornamental designs reproduced in the plaster wherever necessary. The work is in progress. |
| 1958 - 59 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | Besides the usual clearance of debris and jungle, a portion of fortification wall, fallen in the past, was reconstructed at places matching the existing portions. The roof of the cave at the top, associated with the saint Janardhanasvami, was repaired and, in order to stop water from coming into the cave, a drain was constructed by cutting the rock in front of it. A door with expanded-metal shutters was provided to the cave-entrance. The unfinished excavations on now used as cisterns, were cleared of all debris and silt. |
| 1958 - 59 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The work taken in hand last year was kept in progress. The cutting of surface drains into the rock over the caves for the prevention of rain-water from flowing over the of the caves and of throttling to check water from getting inside Caves 1 to 9 was completed. Two pillars in the passage between Caves 6 and 9, constructed in ashlar-masonry in the past, were replaced by cement-concrete pillars fashioned after the extant example. A masonry-pillar, supporting the cracked roof of the side-cell in Cave 3 but obstructing the view of the sculptures carved on the walls, was removed, and a reinforced cement-concrete beam, duly embedded in the rock to take the load of the ceiling, was inserted below the ceiling. In Cave 16 (Kailasa), the doorjambs of the main entrance to the gopura were repaired in concrete after removal of the ashlar-masonry repairs. Similarly, the plinth-walls were repaired in concrete chiseled to bring out a rocky effect. In addition, a few pillars were repaired and the cracks in the ceiling of the passage connecting the nandi-mandapa and gopura filled. During the work it was found that the level of the ground in front of the cave had considerably risen, with the result that part of the was hidden from view. By excavation the original floor-level was exposed and a band of sculptures of fighting animals on the curtain-wall flanking the gopura, fronted by an expansive rock-floor with a dwarf-wall at the outer edge, was brought to light. As a result of the lowering of the ground level, the drains from the inner court of the temple had to be re-oriented and reconstructed. In the course of excavation a number of fragmentary of sculptures and architectural members were recovered. A Jaina excavation near Cave 30, hitherto inaccessible and hidden behind debris, was cleared. A few fragments of sculptures were unearthed during the clearance. Side by side, fine repairs to the sculptures were kept in progress. The wide seams across the elephant-caryatids on the eastern side of the plinth of the main shrine of Cave 16 were filled. |
| 1958 - 59 | Pitalkhora Caves | Pitalkhora | Aurangabad | Further clearance in front of Cave 4 revealed two more elephant caryatids, thus bringing their number to nine, at the end of which was the sculptures of a horse. On the return wall was the mutilated image of a goddess sitting on a low seat. The attend ant on the right side was also mutilated. |
| 1958 - 59 | Lakhuji Jadhavrao's Samadhi | Sindhkhed Raja | Buldhana | The stone in the steps of the tank, which had been badly disturbed, and in a threatening condition at places were re-set. |
| 1958 - 59 | A Group of Temples | Balsana | Dhulia | The temples were freed of rank vegetation and cleared of debris and fallen members of the structures. The missing portions of the walls were repaired with the available material and their tops made watertight. The roof was repaired by cement-concrete wherever necessary and the exposed joints on the walls pointed. |
| 1958 - 59 | Old Gateways in the ruined fort and caves. | Bhamer | Dhulia | For an easy access to the caves a series of masonry steps was constructed. A few more steps are necessary to cover the full ascent. |
| 1958 - 59 | Seven Muhammadan tombs | Thalner | Dhulia | After the removal of rank vegetation from the monuments, the open surfaces of walls were plastered in accordance with the original surface and the tops made watertight by pointing. The damaged floors were consolidated and concreted. The structures on the graves were also repaired. |
| 1958 - 59 | Stepped Well* | Tavali | Jalgaon | The wide cracks in the domes were filled and the exposed portion plastered according to the original |
| 1958 - 59 | Stone Circle | Junapani | Nagpur | The group of megalithic monuments was cleared of rank vegetation and a protection board fixed |
| 1958 - 59 | Remains of Bhosala's Nagarkhana* | Nagpur | Nagpur | The damaged stone masonry in the north east corner of this late eighteenth century monument was repaired along with the removal of vegetation from its high walls |
| 1958 - 59 | Remains of temple, Ramtek | Ramtek | Nagpur | Repairs were done to the masonry wall at the back side of the shrine to arrest the collapse of the superstructure. |
| 1959 - 60 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The work initiated last year (1958-59) was kept in progress. A drip course was provided to Cave 1. The ashlars masonry pillars erected in the past to support overhanging pillars in the northern cell of Cave were dismantled and reinforced cement-concrete pillars simulating the texture and color of the rock were provided. A retaining wall was constructed in front of Cave 5 to prevent erosion of the edges of the pathways. |
| 1959 - 60 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The exposed ashlar-masonry facing of the South-West minar was plastered with specially prepared mortar, reproducing the original ornamental designs. Similar work was taken up in respect of the South-East minar. The decayed floor of the cistern on the Western side was raked out and made waterproof by the laying of fresh concrete. |
| 1959 - 60 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | A rock cut drain was excavated on the tops of Caves 13, 14 and 21 to divert rain-water away from the caves. An underground drain was also provided to drain out water from the courtyard of Cave 10. The accumulated debris and spongy rock were removed from the top of Cave 30 and the area treated with cement-concrete to stop leakage of water. The cracks on the railing-pattern of Cave 31A were made good by the chiseling off of the decayed portion and its reconstruction in cement-concrete. A portion of the cave 5, threatening to come down, was secured with concealed pins and clamps lay in cement. Side by side, fine repairs to sculptures were continued by filling the cracks and fissures. The broken head of Nandi in Cave 15 was refixed, while the sculpture of dvara-pala in Cave 14 and the Siva-Tandava panel in Cave 16 received attention. |
| 1959 - 60 | Pitalkhora Caves | Pitalkhora | Aurangabad | Removal of debris from the hillside opposite Cave 1 to 4 was taken in hand. The work is in progress is in progress. |
| 1959 - 60 | Temple of Mahakali | Chandrapur | Chandrapur | The work initiate last year were documented by photographs . The newly-exposed paintings were taken up for general cleaning and consolidation. |
| 1959 - 60 | Group of Temples | Markanda | Gadchiroli | The work initiated last year was continued and completed this year |
| 1960 - 61 | Dhokeshwar Caves | Dhoke | Ahmednagar | The construction of a retaining wall, commenced last year to stop the erosion of the approach path was completed. |
| 1960 - 61 | Temple of Mallikarjuna | Ghotan | Ahmednagar | The roof of the temple was made watertight by a coat of cement-plaster on the top. All modern accretions were removed from the temple precincts. |
| 1960 - 61 | Salabat Khan's Tomb | Mehkar | Ahmednagar | The pathway leading to monument was repaired by the constructions of drains and retaining walls. |
| 1960 - 61 | Temple of Shiva on further side of the stream | Parner | Ahmednagar | All open joints in the masonry of the temple were recess-pointed and rank vegetation removed |
| 1960 - 61 | Hemadpanthi Temple | Sonai Bamini | Ahmednagar | Loose debris consisting of earth and boulders was removed from the top of the temple and the joints in the roof-slabs filled with cement-mortar. |
| 1960 - 61 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | Debris was removed from the to of Caves 1-2 to find out the sources of the leakage. A stone block which had got detached from the inner side of the architrave of the front verandah of Cave 16 was fixed in position with necessary pin and clamps. Two ashlars pillars supporting the verandah of Cave 17 were replaced in reinforced cement-concrete in imitation of the rock cut pillars. A rock cut drain was excavated over the of Cave 12 –15and a drip course was provided below the mass of rock, projecting over Caves 11, 12,13,15,17 & 18. |
| 1960 - 61 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The ashlar work in Caves 1 and 2 was dismantled and redone in reinforced cement-concrete to match the texture and color of the rock. All cracks in the walls and ceilings of Cave 8 were filled and the surface chiseled to match the adjacent rock. A retaining wall was provided to check the erosion near the edge of the path in front of Cave 2 and 3. The removal of accumulated earth near Cave 6 resulted in the discovery of a sculptured cave. |
| 1960 - 61 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The plastering of the South-East minar, commenced last year (1959-60), was completed and the original ornamental designs reproduced with specially parapet mortar. Similar work was taken up in respect of North-East minar, half the height of which was treated. The water-cisterns were made watertight by the dismantling of loose concrete and lying of a layer of fresh concrete. Black encrustation was removed from the walls of the monuments. |
| 1960 - 61 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | Clearance of debris from the rock-cut cave near the moat brought to light an ornamental railing and a rock-cut staircase leading to the moat. Remains of ashlar-masonry, probably of a pillared vestibule, were also exposed in front of this cave. The work is in progress. |
| 1960 - 61 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | In accordance with the phased programme of conservation, further repairs to Caves 10 and onward were taken up after the completion of the repairs to the approach-path in front of Caves 1 to 9 (1958-59). The undulating floor of the courtyard of Cave 10, connected to an underground drain, was repaired by the chiseling of the decomposed portions of rock and filling of cavities for easy drainage of water. The screen-wall on the north was strengthened by underpinning and grouting, while all cavities in the southern screen-wall were filled. The floor of the courtyard of Caves 11 and 12 was dressed and a drain provided for the easy drainage of water. As a result of clearance in front of Cave 12, the rock-floor of a spacious raised platform decorated with mouldings on the plinth was exposed. Cracks in this plinth and the sculptures of elephants were filled in with concreted mortar. The removal of the artificial ramp in front of Cave 14 brought to light the original rock-cut steps, which were repaired with colored cement-concrete along with the plinth. The damaged wall to the west of the roofless shrine of Karttikeya attached to Cave 21 was thoroughly repaired and made watertight. Cracks in the walls and pillars of the shrine of Ganesa were filled. The removal of debris from the front of the caves exposed a drain at the base of the plinth-wall and a few brick walls, as also some interesting antiquities of the historical period. One of the front pillars of Cave 26, repaired in the past with ashlars-masonry, was redone in cement-concrete. Repairs were also taken up to the Chhota-Kailasa and other Jaina caves by way of the clearance of storage-tanks, excavation of rock-cut drains and removal of debris to trace the source of leakage. |
| 1960 - 61 | Pitalkhora Caves | Pitalkhora | Aurangabad | A rock-cut cistern was cleared of debris for the storage of water. The excavation of a rock cut drain on the top of the cave was started, the work is in progress. |
| 1960 - 61 | Pandav Lena Caves | Pathardi | Nasik | The iron staircase near Cave 16 was replaced by a more stable approach to the cave. Dry-stone pitching was undertaken in order to arrest the erosion of earth in front of Cave 11. |
| 1961 - 62 | Building known as Fariah bag | Bhingar Cantonment | Ahmednagar | The monument with its huge arches opening had suffered damage due to percolation of rain-water. All the tops of fort walls, arches and sides were rendered watertight. The decayed plaster on the extensive of walls was raked out and the surface re-plastered. The loose concrete of the floor was dismantled and re-laid with new concrete. The surroundings of monuments were dressed by the removal of debris and vegetation. |
| 1961 - 62 | Salabat Khan's Tomb | Mehkar | Ahmednagar | The modern walls blocking the arches were dismantled. Proper approaches were laid on either side of the monument. |
| 1961 - 62 | Kholeswara Temple* | Vambori | Ahmednagar | The monument was cleared of vegetation and thoroughly conserved. |
| 1961 - 62 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | Pillars in the verandah of Cave 17 constructed in the past in ashlars masonry were dismantled and redone in reinforced cement concrete matching the rock cut character of the monument. Similarly, all the jambs and walls on the east side of Cave 12 supported by ashlars masonry were dismantled and redone in reinforced cement. Concrete. Further work on these lines Is in progress. With a view to avoiding dust over the paintings inside the caves, all loose earth in open spaces in front of the caves was removed and the portion concreted and later chiseled to match with the texture of the rock. Some cracks and fissures appearing in sculptures in Cave 26 were repaired. |
| 1961 - 62 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | In the course of removal of debris from the precincts of the newly discovered cave another plain cave came to light. The work of removal of earth and boulders from the top of the caves in Group 2 was started to trace the source of leaking. The work is in progress. |
| 1961 - 62 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The plastering of the North-East minar, taken up last year (1960-61) was completed. The walls measuring about 30 m. on the East and about 15 m. on the North was also similarly plastered. The water-cistern was made watertight by the dismantling of the loose concrete and laying of fresh concrete. The garden around the tomb was also improved |
| 1961 - 62 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | In continuation of last year's work, the conservation of Caves 10 to 15 was taken up and the ashlars-masonry work done in the past in Caves 10, 11 and 12 was dismantled and redone in reinforced cement-concrete. The work is still in progress. In order to find out the original features the accretions and the cement-concrete path laid in front of these caves were dismantled. The modern masonry platform in front of Cave 16 was also dismantled to enable visitors to have a better view of the famous Kailasa temple. The gopuram of Cave 16, which had developed vertical cracks, was attended to by way of providing clamps, grouting with cement-mortar and finishing matching with the texture of the rock. |
| 1961 - 62 | Bag of Bani Begum* | Khuldabad | Aurangabad | The front of the Baradari was paved with Shahabad stones |
| 1961 - 62 | Lalpeth Monaliths consisting of sixteen colossal stone Images | Chandrapur | Chandrapur | Accretions of dust and dirt and the growth of moss and lichen were removed from the surface of the monolithic images lying exposing to the deleterious action of soluble salts by suitable chemical and fungicidal treatment. Finally the surfaces were preserved with a transparent synthetic resin-solution. |
| 1961 - 62 | Temple of Mahakali | Chandrapur | Chandrapur | The old yellowish preservation and accretions of grease, smoke and dust were eliminated from the painted surface in the temple with the use of organic solvents and reagents. The surface was thereafter preserved with t transparent resin-solution. |
| 1961 - 62 | Pandav Lena Caves | Pathardi | Nasik | On the lines of the conservation of rock-cut caves of Ajanta, a systematic programme was drawn up for the conservation of these caves. Ashlars-masonry pillars erected in the past were dismantled and renewed in reinforced cement-concrete. Rock-cut drains were provided on the top of the caves fro diversion of rain water which had been directly falling on the . |
| 1961 - 62 | Dharashiva Caves, * | Osmanabad | Osmanabad | The fallen chunks of rock blocking entry to cave 2 from the first group of caves were partially cleared |
| 1961 - 62 | Naganatha Temple* | Aundah | Parbhani | Loose debris consisting of earth and boulders was removed from the south-west corner in order to stop seepage of water in the foundation. The defunct drain meant for the drainage of water outside the temple was cleaned. All rank vegetation from the temple area was also removed. |
| 1962 - 63 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | In pursuance of the policy already laid down regarding the preservation cave temple and according to the programme set fort for this group of caves, Systematic repairs were carried out by strengthening the decayed architectural members providing rock-cut drains, drip courses. Etc. Having started the repairs from the tail-end the work was extended to the central group beyond cave 16 |
| 1962 - 63 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | After the completion of the work of plastering the exposed surface of the North-East minar which had been started earlier, the North-Western mianr was taken up for similar treatment. Nearly three-fourths of the works were completed. The work was kept in progress. |
| 1962 - 63 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | The cells in the walls between the first and second gates were repaired and artillery available in the fort arranged for display. A low stone platform was constructed along the fortification wall, beyond the second gate, to arrange on it loose sculptures and architectural pieces. As a result of mass clearance of debris near Rashidbagh, around Hati-Hauz, Jaina temple and the Chand-Minar, several cells hitherto buried, were brought to light. |
| 1962 - 63 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | Repairs to Cave also followed the pattern mentioned under item 155. Works taken up earlier in Caves 11 and 12 and subsequently in Cave 15 were brought to a completion. The projecting rock-floors at the levels of first and second floors of the caves which had been damaged in the past due to fall of rock and boulders from the top were repaired along with the filling up of cracks and crevices to bring about improvement to the conditions of the . The surface-drains on the top were also reconditioned by chiseling. |
| 1962 - 63 | Uttaresvarra Temple* | Ter | Osmanabad | The carved wooden door of the temple was removed for chemical treatment and a new one ficed in its place. Debris was removed from around the temple and repairs carried out to prevent further deterioration. |
| 1963 - 64 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | After the completion of the work of reconditioning the masonry pillars in cement concrete up to Cave 8 work of the same nature was taken up in Cave 7,5, & 1 |
| 1963 - 64 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | After the completion of the plastering of the exposed surface of the North-East minar, the North-West minar was taken up for similar treatment and the work was completed. Reviving the garden attached to the Bibi-Ka-Maqbara was also completed. |
| 1963 - 64 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | The masonry platform constructed in the past in the compound of he Jaina temple, exposed recently, was removed to clear up the compound. A number of carved pieces, consisting of capitals and bases of pillars, sculptures, etc., were found during the clearance. Some of the important pieces were collected, sorted out and arranged in the open air. The debris on the north side of the Jaina temple was also removed to clear the area. While the removal of the debris, an underground cell was noticed. |
| 1963 - 64 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | For the easy flow of rain-water, a rock-cut drain was provided on the top of Caves 11 and 12. The work of reconditioning the pillars in reinforced cement-concrete in Cave 14 was taken up and is in progress. The masonry pillar-supports in front of Gaja-Lakshmi in Cave 16 (Kailasa) were dismantled, and to support the cracked rock at the top iron girders were inserted in the rock on one side. Similar work on the other side is in progress. The cracks appearing in the row of standing elephant were filled up on the north side. This work is also in progress. Removal of debris accumulating on the south of Cave 16 was taken up to make easy approach for the visitors from Cave 15. While the debris was being removed, ruins of an old brick structure of the medieval period were exposed. The work is in progress. |
| 1964 - 65 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | In conformity with the policy followed in the preservation of rock-cut monuments and according to a laid-down programme, the front pillars in ashlar-masonry on the first floor of Cave 15 were replaced with those of cement concrete and finished to match the adjacent rock. The missing beam above them was also restored. The conspicuous masonry pillars erected to support the cracked roof over the image of Gaja-Lakshmi Cave 16 were dismantled and instead two iron girders were inserted into the rock. The cracked roof was also repaired with reinforced cement-concrete work. |
| 1965 - 66 | Samadhi of Hari Narayan Swami* | Ashti | Ahmadnagar | A grant in –aid of Rs 800 was sanctioned for repairs of the samadhi. |
| 1965 - 66 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | The ceiling drain in Cave 1 which had been leaking was opened up for giving the rock a proper slope by chiseling the disintegrated portion. The work was in progress. |
| 1965 - 66 | Mahadev Temple* | Anwa | Aurangabad | Repaired |
| 1965 - 66 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The steps leading to the first group of caves were improved for easy climb. |
| 1965 - 66 | Bag of Bani Begum* | Khuldabad | Aurangabad | Repairs to the main gate and the tank supplying water to the garden were carried out. |
| 1965 - 66 | Rock-cut Caves* | Bhokardan | Jalna | To minimize damage to the caves due to the stagnation of water , the existing protection wall was repaired |
| 1967 - 68 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | The pathway in front of Caves 5-7 was concreted in order to minimize the nuisance of dust, which also causes damage to the painting inside the caves. |
| 1967 - 68 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The old masonry pillars were replaced with those of reinforced cement-concrete. The missing or damaged portions of pillars, pilasters, ceiling and walls of Cave 6 were repaired and reconditioned. Railings were also provided along the steps leading to the entrance for easy climbing. Similar works were executed at Caves 7 and 9. |
| 1967 - 68 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The irregular projection of the roof between Caves 5 and 7, which allowed drainage water from the hill top to fall at the entrance and then to flow inside the cave, was provided with a cantilever in reinforced cement-concrete in order to direct water away from the entrance. |
| 1968 - 69 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | The unsightly masonry pillars in Cave No 6 were replaced by those reinforced cement concrete finished to match with the original rock surface. The footbridge in front of Cave No. 16 was repaired. With a view to save the sculptures and murals from the nuisance of dust, the open courts in front of Caves 10-15 were concreted. Electrification of caves 19-26 has been done on an experimental basis. |
| 1968 - 69 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The unsightly masonry pillars and pilasters in cave no. 9 were replaced by those of reinforced cement concrete. The damaged walls and ceiling were reconditioned. The centuries old debris in cave No. 2 was removed and the floor was exposed. |
| 1968 - 69 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | Rank vegetation was removed from the outermost fortification wall. The roof of the shrines, on the right side of the road near the third gate, was made watertight. While clearing debris found the shrines, earthen jars containing cowries shells were found. |
| 1968 - 69 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | Drains were cut into the rock surface to prevent flow of rain water over the recently constructed parapets above cave 5 and 6. |
| 1968 - 69 | Fort wall | Chandrapur | Chandrapur | The eastern gate, bastions and walls of the monument were cleared of rank vegetation. |
| 1968 - 69 | Group of Temples | Markanda | Gadchiroli | Loose sculptures were collected and documented. The fallen compound wall was reconstructed. |
| 1970 - 71 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | One of the major problems in the Ajanta caves was the heavy leakage of water in Cave No 1,2,16 & 17 which contain exquisite paintings. The fissures in the rock on the roof, permitting seepage of water, have been traced and grouted with liquid cement mortar. Leakage has been stopped in most places. The situation will be further watched and thereafter concreted mortar will be laid over the weathered rock surface. The damaged rock cup pillars in Cave No 6-10 which were built in stone-masonry have been restored. The underpinning of rock cut niches near Cave No 9 was completed and the masonry built staircase was shifted to expose the sculptures on the rock cut plinth of the caves. The masonry steps have been suitably plastered to match with, the adjacent rock cut . |
| 1971 - 72 | Temple of Mallikarjuna | Ghotan | Ahmednagar | The accumulation of large quantities of debris in the sunken courtyard of the temple had resulted in the stagnation of water and consequent damage to the flooring and walls of the temple. While removing debris, portions of original stone pavement have been traced and the buried plinth moldings of the temple were laid bare. |
| 1971 - 72 | Hauz Katora | Ellichpur (Achalpur) | Amravati | Minor repairs were carried out. |
| 1971 - 72 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The coping for the parapet wall along the steps leading to caves in Group No. 1 has been provided the undulations of weathered rock-cut floor of Cave No.1 were removed and concreted. The stone masonry pillars in Cave No. 9 were replaced by R.C.C. pillars to match the original |
| 1971 - 72 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The decayed lime plaster on the exterior walls of the entrance gate and the main mausoleum was removed and fresh plaster in lime-cement-mortar was provided. The decorative floral designs have also been restored as per the original in all respects. |
| 1971 - 72 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | Removal of debris in front of Cave No. 32 has resulted in throwing open to view the entire frontage of the cave. The leakage of water through fissures in the rock-cut ceiling has been stopped and front wall has been repaired by plastering the weathered surface to match the original.The stone masonry pillars provided in the past in the entrance gateway of Cave Nos. 30-31 have been removed and the damaged eave, door-jambs and lintels were restored in R.C.C. and kept in conformity with the original cave excavation. The weathered rock-cut floor of cave No. 21 has been concreted and plastered in order to remove the undulations, etc. Similar treatment was undertaken in the case of the rock-cut floor of the open courtyard in Cave No. 16. |
| 1971 - 72 | Bag of Bani Begum* | Khuldabad | Aurangabad | The ceiling walls and the baradari were repaired. |
| 1972 - 73 | Temple of Mallikarjuna | Ghotan | Ahmednagar | Portion of original stone pavement and the buried plinth moldings of the temple were exposed while clearing the large quantity of accumulated debris in the sunken courtyard |
| 1972 - 73 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | The fissures in the rock on the roof of Cave NO 1,2,16 & 17 , permitting seepage of water have been traced and grouted with liquid cement mortar. Leakage has been stopped in most places. The weathered rock cut pillars in Cave No 6-10 have been repaired according to the original fabric. The underpinning of rock cut niches near Cave No 9 was completed and the masonry built staircase was shifted to expose the sculptures on the rock cut plinth of the caves The masonry steps have been suitably plastered to match with the adjacent Rock Cut Facades. |
| 1972 - 73 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The coping for the parapet wall along the steps leading to caves in Group No. 1 has been provided and the undulations of weathered rock-cut floor of Cave No.1 have been removed and concreted. The stone masonry pillars in Cave No. 9 were replaced by R.C.C. pillars to match the original. |
| 1972 - 73 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The decayed lime plaster on the exterior walls of the entrance gate and the main mausoleum was removed and fresh plaster in lime-cement-mortar was provided. The decorative floral designs have also been restored as per the original. |
| 1972 - 73 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | Removal of debris in front of Cave No. 32 has resulted in exposing to view the entire frontage of the cave. The leakage of water through fissures in the rock-cut ceiling has been stopped due to grouting and front wall been repaired by plastering the weathered surface to match with the original. The stone masonry pillars provided in the past in the entrance gateway of Cave Nos. 30 and 31 have been removed and damaged eves, door-jambs and lintels were restored in R.C.C., matching with the original. The weathered rock-cut floor of Cave No. 21 and the open courtyard in Cave No. 16 have been concreted and plastered in order to remove undulations, etc., |
| 1973 - 74 | Gaimukha temple and tank | Lonar | Buldhana | Gaimukh Temple No. 1: The missing floor was restored and the roof treated with cement plaster. Sita-Nahan Temple: The temple was exposed to view by removing debris. The area was enclosed with a dry rubble compound wall. Repairs to the roof and floors have also been undertaken. |
| 1973 - 74 | Square kunda on the east of the town | Lonar | Buldhana | Square Kund: The kund was desilted, cleaned and enclosed by barbed-wire fencing. |
| 1974 - 75 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | The decayed and fallen burj and walls were restored. Open area an either side of the entrance of the fort was leveled for car parking, etc. |
| 1974 - 75 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The undulations in the rock-cut flooring around the main sanctum, corridor and open space on either side in Cave 16 and Kailasa temple were filled up with cement concrete and the slippery rock surface the flooring was chiseled wherever necessary matching the original. The accretionary masonry steps on the northern and southern sides were removed and the original rock-cut steps were exposed to view. Underpinning was done to the cavities in the monolithic elephant. The missing rock-cut pillar of the south-western corner cell was restored by R.C.C. pillar matching the original. The rock-cut drain was provided with covering slabs in R.C.C. |
| 1974 - 75 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | Stone pavement was laid between nagarkhana and mandapa. |
| 1974 - 75 | Temple of Chandika Devi (Patnadevi Temple) | Patan | Jalgaon | Stone pavement was provided around the temple. The retaining wall in the South-Western corner was extended for the protection of the temple from flood water. The debris accumulated on the back side of the temple was removed and the area leveled. The plinth associated with Bhaskaracharya was provided with retaining walls on the northern and southern sides. |
| 1975 - 76 | Temple of Mallikarjuna | Ghotan | Ahmednagar | The work of removing modern accretions around the temple was completed. Accretion supporting pillars provided for the cracked lintel and beams were dismantled after strengthening the cracked ones with concealed girders. The roof of the temple was made watertight with cement concrete. Uneven stone paving of the Sabha-mandapa and budged out portion of the porch were removed and reset. The original flooring and the plinth of this temple was exposed by removing debris. |
| 1975 - 76 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | Approach road, including parapet wall from the Booking Office to the Cave 6, was repaired. The surface drain on the top of Cave 1 which had come damaged due to rains was also repaired. Experimental electrification in this save is in progress. Modern construction in the of Cave 4 was repaired to match the adjoining rock surface. Wooden bridge near Cave 8 was replaced by a RCC slab bridge. Cavity in the of Cave 9 was filled in with RCC. And finished to match the rock surface, The narrow passage between Cave 25 –26 was widened by cutting the side rock and by providing a retaining wall on the valley side. |
| 1975 - 76 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | A damaged portion in front of Caves 6 to 9, caused by heavy flow of rain water from the top of Cave 7, was repaired and the area widened by construction a retaining wall. The flow of rain water was diverted by cutting drain in the rock. |
| 1975 - 76 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The decayed lime plaster on the walls of the entrance gate was re-done in fine plaster as per the original. The missing stone jalies on the exterior side openings of the first floor and fallen patches of plaster were restored. All the cracks were filled in. The copper plated main entrance gate was cleaned. The curtain-wall of 2 m height, running from inner side of the entrance gate to the main tomb, was thoroughly repaired. Tops of the pillars, wherever missing, were repaired and restored as per the original. Portions where clunks of plaster had fallen from the screen of the tomb; minarets and adjoining mosque were re-plastered as per the original in fine plaster. Broken stone jalies of the parapet and minarets were restored. All the copper plated doors of the tomb and pinnacles of the dome were cleaned. The work of repaired the cornices of different structures is in progress. Chhajja of the mosque to the West of Maqabra was repaired. The weathered cracked veneer stones of the raised platform in front of the mosque were repaired after necessary reinforcement. The plastered portion was chiseled to match the texture of the adjoining walls. Red sandstone jalies of foundation, serving as low parapet wall, were repaired and restored. The work of repairing the damaged brick masonry inside a few fountains is in progress. Stone paved approach road, from the back of the tomb to Baradari, plastered earlier in some places, was repaired to match the original. The old underground drain was conditioned to avoid stagnation of water which otherwise would damage the foundations of the structures inside the Maqbara. Flood-lights, one each on Western and Eastern sides, were provided for the convenience of the visitors in the night. |
| 1975 - 76 | Thatte Nahar & Hauz ** | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The portion of the nahar, damaged by heavy flood in the waste weir of Harsul tank, was repaired in stone masonry and was cleared of silt and tree-roots. A steel grill was provided around the have in order to avoid accidents |
| 1975 - 76 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | Top of Andheri was rendered watertight by excavating, laying concrete and plastering. Weathered side walls were chiseled and plastered to match the original. Tops of enclosure walls were rendered watertight. Stone pillars, lying in heaps in the courtyard of the temple, were reset in their original place. The work of paving the flooring of the courtyard with stones is in progress. Flooring around the Chand-Minar which was considerably damaged, was excavated, concreted and plastered. |
| 1975 - 76 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | Stone masonry pillars in Cave 6 were replaced by R.C.C. ones. Top of Cave 16 was rendered watertight after removing earth and by laying cement concrete and plastering. Cracks in the rock were grouted. The flow of rain water falling on the sculptures was diverted. Stone masonry pillars in the gallery were replaced by R.C.C. ones and finished to match the original ones. Stone masonry steps were removed and new ones provided by cutting rock as per the original. Steps leading to the galleries were replaced by concrete ones. |
| 1975 - 76 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The dilapidated stone pavement around the temple was conditioned. |
| 1975 - 76 | Temple of Chandika Devi (Patnadevi Temple) | Patan | Jalgaon | A retaining wall was constructed in order to prevent the erosion of earth due to floods. |
| 1975 - 76 | Temple of Gondeshwar Mahadev | Sinnar | Nasik | A lightning conductor was provided to the monument and the electrification work was completed |
| 1976 - 77 | Building known as Fariah bag | Bhingar Cantonment | Ahmednagar | Chunks of loose, decayed plaster which had fallen down from walls, niches and arches have been repaired in conformity with the Original. Repairs were carried out also to cornices of different structures. |
| 1976 - 77 | Ancient site and Remains at Daimabad | Daimabad Village Ladgaon | Ahmednagar | The excavated remains were preserved with polyvinyl acetate solution, after proper cleaning. The skeleton excavated from the site was cleaned with the help of solvents and thereafter consolidated with preservative coat. |
| 1976 - 77 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | Rock cut drain was provided in the floor of Cave 1 to drain out the surface water. To arrest further disintegration and erosion of rock along the pathway, coat of cement plaster was applied and chiseled to match the surrounding. Modern UCR masonry pillars in cave 7, which were not conforming to the original were dismantled and restored in RCC along with the mandapa as per the original. The spongy rock over the of Caves 5, 17, 20, & 26 was chiseled and the portion was projected in RCC. So that rainwater does not flow inside the caves. |
| 1976 - 77 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The work of cutting a rock-cut channel in the ceiling of Caves 3 and 6, joining the percolating points, is in progress. The dislodged hands of the sculpture of Buddha, sitting in padmasana, recovered while clearing the debris on the eastern side of Cave 4, were restored by drilling holes and providing stainless steel pins. |
| 1976 - 77 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Screen of the tomb, burj, baradari, etc., were re-plastered wherever necessary, conforming with the original, with fine shining plaster. Cornices of different structures were also repaired. Missing red stone jalies of the foundations, serving as low parapet wall, were replaced with R.C.C. ones. Debris in front of the Maqbara and on the Western side was cleared, and the area was fenced for developing a garden around it. Debris around the British tombs in front of the Maqbara was cleared and iron grill was proved. Copper and brass plates in the main entrance gate were cleaned. |
| 1976 - 77 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | Missing stone pavement in the premises of the Bharatmata temple was restored. Steps and parapet wall al around the temple were repaired. Loose and fallen pillars were fixed to their original positions. Old wooden fort gates were repaired. Saraswati bawadi was desilted. Missing stone pillars, lintels, beams, etc., were restored in R.C.C., conforming to the original design, texture and color. Collapsed portion of the inner fortification wall was repaired. |
| 1976 - 77 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The work of providing access to the upper storey of Cave 4 was completed. Stone masonry pillars in Caves 19 and 20 were replaced by R.C.C. ones matching with the original. |
| 1976 - 77 | Kandhar- A Medieval Site* | Kandhar | Nanded | Dr Shobhana Gokhale of the Deccan College Postgraduate and Research Institute, Pune, visited the site Kandhar, problbly the ancient city Kandharapur which was a secondary capital of the Rashtrakutas during the times of the King Krishana III and noticed remains of a gigantic image, probably of a Yaksha or Kshetrapala mentioned in inscriptions, Jagattungasamudra, ruins of market-place pavilion (sarvalokasraya-mandapa), Fire-place(agnisthitika ) area where the chief courtesan of the king lived (pradhana-rajavilasini-pataka), water centre, etc., besides many ruined temples and structures. |
| 1976 - 77 | Temple of Gondeshwar Mahadev | Sinnar | Nasik | Cracked lintels, beams and roofing slabs of the eastern gate on the southern side of the temple were replaced with R.C.C. once conforming to the original, and the top was rendered watertight by providing cement concrete over it. Area around the temple was leveled up after clearing the debris |
| 1977 - 78 | Temple of Mallikarjuna | Ghotan | Ahmednagar | Cracked lintels and beams of the Garbha-griha and Sabha-mandapa of the Temple of Mallikarjuna, Bali temple and Jata-shankar temple were strengthened and supported by concealed angle-iron posts and M.S. girders. Disturbed stone slabs of the flooring of the temple were properly reset. The temple-tops were water tightened by excavating the loose portions and laying cement concrete over it. Stone pavement was provided around the temple to prevent stagnation and proper drainage of rainwater. |
| 1977 - 78 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | The spongy rock over the of Caves 9,11 & 21-26 had been chiseled and portion were projected in RCC. So that rainwater not flows inside the caves. Besides the collapsed portion of the supporting wall of the top drain of Cave 1 was redone as per the original |
| 1977 - 78 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The modern ashlars masonry pillars in Cave 4 were replaced by ones made in R.C.C. and these conform in color and texture with the original ones. |
| 1977 - 78 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Portions where form chunks of plaster had fallen down from the North Baradari, corner burj, enclosure walls (inner and outer) towards North, South, etc have been repaired in accordance with the original. Moreover, cornices of different structures were also repaired. As a part of development of the landscape the debris towards the Eastern side of Maqbara was cleared off and a garden laid out. |
| 1977 - 78 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | Missing stone pillars in the Hemadpanti temple inside the fort were restored in R.C.C. simulating the original ones in texture, form and color. Cracked beams and lintels inside the temple were strengthened by means of concealed angle-iron posts and M. S. girders. |
| 1977 - 78 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The modern ashlars stone masonry pillars along with the missing ones in Caves 19, 7, 34, etc., were replaced or built afresh as the case may be, in R.C.C. to match with the original color and texture . That part of the dhavaja-stambha which collapsed is being reset in its original place. With a view to locating the source of leakage of rain water, the loose and decaying portion of rock on the top of Cave 14 was chiseled and debris cleared off. After careful examination, a rock-cut drain was provided while cracks and crevices sealed in cement mortar to stop seepage of rain water during monsoon. |
| 1977 - 78 | Dharmasala locally known as chhatri | Lonar | Buldhana | Chhatra: The debris from in and around the monument was removed to bring to light the original features. |
| 1977 - 78 | Pandav Lena Caves | Pathardi | Nasik | The decayed, weathered and disintegrated portions of the pillars in Caves 44,7, & 16 were chiseled and these, apart from the missing pillars, were restored to their original form. To avoid stagnation of rain water the approach paths leading to Caves 22 to 24 were re-laid in cement concrete. Due to the accumulation of debris the drain on the top of the caves had not been functioning properly. As a result, rain water was flowing down the facades. This could be rectified after the clearance of the debris the approach path was also maintained properly. |
| 1978 - 79 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | The face of Cave 9 & 25 was projected in reinforced cement concrete to divert rainwater away from the entrance |
| 1978 - 79 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Modern stone masonry pillars were dismantled and reconstructed in R.C.C. in tune with the original. |
| 1978 - 79 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Decayed plaster of the Northern side citadel wall was removed and plastered. The damaged portion of Hathidhav was constructed as per the original. |
| 1978 - 79 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | The Saraswati Bawadi was desilted. The fallen portion of the retaining wall was restored in keeping with the original. |
| 1978 - 79 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The disintegrated portion of the rocky surface over Caves 10, 11, 30A, 32 and 33 was chiseled off and concrete was provided to prevent the percolation of stagnated water.The broken pillars of Cave 27 were reconstructed in R.C.C. matching the original |
| 1979 - 80 | Temple of Mallikarjuna | Ghotan | Ahmednagar | The collapsed compound wall to the north was reconstructed. The stone-paved flooring around the temple was widened to keep the area clan. |
| 1979 - 80 | Dahihanda Gate of the Outer City wall | Akola | Akola | The dead and decayed mortar of the top of the gate was removed and replaced with fresh mortar |
| 1979 - 80 | Panch Burunj Hasrath Yab and containing a Persian inscription. | Akola | Akola | The damaged fort wall, including the bastion, was repaired. |
| 1979 - 80 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | Rock cut drains were provided here in order to facilitate easy flow of the rainwater and to prevent flow over the in Cave 6-15. Besides, the work of electrification in caves 1-2 and 16-17 is in progress. |
| 1979 - 80 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Weathered and missing floral designs in plaster to the West of the main tomb were restored as per the original. Besides repairing the out-of-plumb screen wall, the uneven and sunken stone-paved flooring near the main gate was reset. |
| 1979 - 80 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | Weathered sculptures on the shikhara of Kailasa temple (Cave 16) were restored and chemically treated. |
| 1979 - 80 | Lalpeth Monaliths consisting of sixteen colossal stone Images | Chandrapur | Chandrapur | The Lalpeth Monoliths are lying in the open field and are exposed to all the vagaries of weather. These sculptures were found to be covered with thick deposits of moss and lichen all over along with the layer of dust, dirt etc. Some of these Sculptures have developed minor cracks due to change of temperature of atmospheric conditions. Loose sculptures were consolidated and cracks filled up with epoxy resin with filler of same materials. Sculptures were cleaned with ammonia and teepol mixture. A-3 present zinc silicofluoride solutions is used for fungicidal treatment and 3 percent polyvinyl state solution as a preservative |
| 1980 - 81 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | To lessen the glare and intensity of light the compete lux lamps have been fixed at railing level for seeing the paintings as per the recommendations of the Expert Committee. The work is in progress |
| 1980 - 81 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Undulated sunken rubble stone pavement in front of the main gate of Rabia Durrani's tomb was reset providing proper level. The bulged screen wall on the Western side of the main tomb was reconstructed as per the original. |
| 1980 - 81 | Pandav Lena Caves | Pathardi | Nasik | The appearance of the stone sculptures of the Cave 20 was found very dull and dark due to the accumulation of dirt, dust, soot, bat's excreta and other organic matter. As these accretions were not responding to the organic chemicals, mechanical methods were tried for their removal. Ammonia and its mixture with detergent were used to get the desired effects of the clean surface. Finally, the cleaned surface was given fungicidal treatment with 3 percent solution of zinc silicone-fluoride and 3 percent solution of polyvinyl acetate for preserving the surface. |
| 1981 - 82 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The out-of-plumb brick-built screen-wall around the main tomb of Rabia Durrani was dismantled and reconstructed. The decayed plaster of the main tomb was removed and re-plastering one. Besides, the worn-out stones of the pavement in front of the gate of Maqbara are being reset |
| 1981 - 82 | Lakhuji Jadhavrao's Samadhi | Sindhkhed Raja | Buldhana | The rood was made water-tight by concreting and filling the gaps. |
| 1982 - 83 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | After raking out the loose and disintegrated plaster on the West face of the main tomb, the same was re-plastered in lime cement mortar in two coats. The missive floral designs and motifs were reproduced in lime, mixed with rangoli and mica powder to give an original marble finish. |
| 1982 - 83 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | Loose rock formations were reinforced by drilling, and inserting iron pins in cement plaster and fixing wire mesh. Later the rock surface was treated with a finish. The exterior top portion of the dark passage was water-tightened after removing vegetation and slopes were plastered in cement mortar matching the original. The decayed plaster of Kacheri building was replaced by fresh cement and lime plaster with three coats of neeru finish. All the openings were provided with M. S. angle iron grills. The floor was repaired with cement concrete. The work of resetting the missing corbels is in progress. |
| 1983 - 84 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | Broken left hand of Avaloketeswara Sculpture (Cave vi) was fixed. |
| 1983 - 84 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Hands treating the cracks developed therein. Cracks developed in Chamara Dharini Sculpture (Cave VI) were filled up while those in Saptamatrika sculptures and Avalokitesware panel (Cave VII) were treated and strengthened by using stainless steel and copper pins |
| 1983 - 84 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The decayed plaster of Western wall and the buttresses of main tomb were removed and redone with combination mortar with geru finish as per the original. The damaged floral decoration was restored in lime mortar with geru finish as per the original. |
| 1983 - 84 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The pedestal of the elephant sculpture (Cave 32) was strengthened by using M.S. bars. |
| 1984 - 85 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | A protecting ledge in RCC simulating rock surface in color and texture is being provided to prevent damage due to splashing of rainwater in to the verandah of the Cave 14 . The footbridge between Cave 20 & 21 and the concrete path approaching the garden of the Forest Department at a lower level was reconstructed and the breached pathway repaired besides providing strong barricades of I section girders to prevent the rolling down of boulders in the near future. |
| 1984 - 85 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The decayed and peeled off plaster patches on the ceiling of the second bay and the outer face of the rear wall of the mosque adjoining the western enclosure wall were raked off and re-plastered with combination mortar in conformity with the original. |
| 1984 - 85 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The work of providing rock-cut drain on the top of Cave 19 to divert rain water splashing on the is in progress. The ashlars masonry pillars provided in the sub shrine of Cave 32 by the erstwhile Hyderabad State were replaced with R.C.C. pillars in conformity with the original |
| 1985 - 86 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | In continuation of provision years work the protecting rock above of cave 14 having collapsed in the past was extended by providing ledge in RCC maintaining consistency in color and texture of rock and thus the damage due to splashing of rain water was prevented. |
| 1985 - 86 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The bulged out and fractured stone masonry wall of the staircase leading to Cave 6 was dismantled and reconstructed and finished with cement plaster matching with the texture of adjacent rock. The front portion of Cave 7 was laid with cement concrete with proper slopes to drain off rain water. The periphery of the area in front overlooking the ravine was provided with G. I. pipe railing to avoid fatal accidents. |
| 1985 - 86 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The missing ornamental and floral designs of the upper portion of the West side arch and vertical band of North-West corner of main tomb and corbelled portion of 1st and 2nd gallery of North-West and North-East minarets were reproduced in plaster as per original. A portion of decayed lime plaster of the floor of West side mosque was removed and fresh plaster was laid with a final coat of shining plaster as per original. |
| 1985 - 86 | Thatte Nahar & Hauz ** | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | A part of vulnerable pope line was concealed with random rubble masonry to avoid tampering by the local people for surreptitious use of water. Brick masonry chambers were restored at certain intervals along with the alignment of underground channel |
| 1985 - 86 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | In continuation of last year's work (1984-85) the weathered of Cave 2 was provided with R.C.C. ledge simulating size sculptures of dvarapala was arrested. The monolithic mana-stambha 9.30 m in height on the west side of the courtyard of Cave 32 was broken into three pieces in the year 1860. The pedestal of the mana-stambha was strengthened by fixing the cracked and loose pieces of stones with epoxy. The missing portion of the pedestal was given to strengthen the bond between stone concrete. The entire operation is being resumed as per original with the help of line drawing published in the book Cave Temples of India by J. Burgess. The state P.W.D. authorities are giving last-minute touches to the design for re-erection of the fallen pieces one over the other. |
| 1985 - 86 | Lakhuji Jadhavrao's Samadhi | Sindhkhed Raja | Buldhana | The patches of the dead plaster from the drum surface of dome were raked out and re-laid and rendered watertight. |
| 1985 - 86 | Seven Muhammadan tombs | Thalner | Dhulia | The encroachment in the protected area were removed and fenced with barbed wire with entrance and wicket gate. |
| 1985 - 86 | Temple of Gondeshwar Mahadev | Sinnar | Nasik | Out of the four sub-shrines of this complex, Ganesh shrine was taken up for the removal of dust, dirt and vegetation growth using 1 % solution of ammonia and idipol The work is in progress. |
| 1986 - 87 | Temple of Mallikarjuna | Ghotan | Ahmednagar | The uneven and displaced stone of the courtyard have been reset with proper slope in combination mortar as per original. The east side compound wall was recess-pointed followed by a coping on top. Removing accumulated debris and dressing the area improved the south side surroundings. |
| 1986 - 87 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | A stone masonry retaining wall was constructed in front of the booking counter for the reclamation of more space to avoid jumbling of tourist in front of counter. |
| 1986 - 87 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The swelled-out and fractured stone masonry wall of the staircase leading to Cave 9 was reconstructed and plastered maintaining the consistency in color and texture of the adjacent rock. The caved in wall portion of Cave 8 was underpinned and plastered with toned mortar in conformity with the rock surface after scooping out the disintegrated rock. |
| 1986 - 87 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | In continuation of last year's work (1985-86) the North-East minaret was given final coat of plaster. The missing ornamental and floral designs of the vertical band at North-West corner of the main tomb were reproduced in plaster as per original. |
| 1986 - 87 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | Two bastions of the South outer and inner fortification wall were dismantled and reconstructed in combination mortar using old stones after proper redressing followed by battlements on top as per the original. The South side breaches of the outer fortification wall were made good with stone masonry. The partly missing original stepped approach through the rock-cut moat to the subterranean passage was restored with stone masonry as per original. |
| 1986 - 87 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The ashlars masonry pillars of of Cave 16 and weathered portions of Cave 16 (b), 17, 18 and 23 dismantled and restored in R.C.C. and finished with cement plaster matching with the pattern and texture of adjacent original pillars. The XPM provided to the openings of the southern cell of Cave 16 were replaced with imitative perforated R.C.C. jails adopting the original pattern available. The partly missing ceiling, lintels and wall of Nandi mandapa of Cave 22 were restored in R.C.C. in conformity with the adjacent rock surface. In continuation of previous year's work the missing piece of octagonal yashti and part of pedestal with devakoshtha of the manastambha of Cave 32 were restored in concrete using stainless steel reinforcement. The top and bottom surface of the first two fallen pieces was leveled properly by chiseling and a hole was provided to accommodate pin and epoxy concrete to strengthen the bond between two pieces. The similar treatment given to the bottom portion of the third piece. These three pieces were lifted one by one and mounted one over the other with the help of crane and the fallen manastambha was re- erected as per original. |
| 1986 - 87 | Lakhuji Jadhavrao's Samadhi | Sindhkhed Raja | Buldhana | The displaced stone around the samadhi were reset in their proper position in combination mortar and temple-type wooden door was provided. |
| 1986 - 87 | Fort wall | Wairagrah | Gadchiroli | The work of restoring the breaches of the fort wall using old stones in combination mortar is in progress |
| 1986 - 87 | Temple of Chandika Devi (Patnadevi Temple) | Patan | Jalgaon | The dilapidated and fallen retaining wall of the temple was dismantled and reconstructed up to the plinth level and further work is in progress. |
| 1986 - 87 | Temple of Chandika Devi (Patnadevi Temple) | Patan | Jalgaon | The dilapidated and fallen retaining wall was reconstructed and bed concrete was laid and stone masonry work is in progress. |
| 1986 - 87 | Temple of Gondeshwar Mahadev | Sinnar | Nasik | Stone sculpture and stone surface of the temple were affected by the accumulation of thick layers of dust, dirt and heavy growth o moss, lichen and bird droppings etc., have been successfully carried out by using 2 to 3 % aqueous solution of ammonia and 2% solution of neutral detergent in water. Some patches of strongly adhered lichens were removed by chemico-mechanical means. After cleaning, a 2% solution of sodium pentachlorophenate in water was sprayed as fungicidal followed by a coating of 3% solution of acrypol-p in toluene as preservative. The work is in progress. |
| 1987 - 88 | Temple of Mallikarjuna | Ghotan | Ahmednagar | The sunken stone slabs of the courtyard were reset as per original. The eastern compound wall was recess pointed and the top water tightened. The surroundings were also improved by removing accumulated debris. Exterior walls on the southern side of the temple were removed and original features exposed. The out-of plumb portions of walls were dismantled and reset. |
| 1987 - 88 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Missing steps from the foot of the hill to Caves 1 to 5 were provided and damaged parapet restored on either side of the steps |
| 1987 - 88 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The missing ornamental and floral designs of the main tomb were reproduced in lime plaster as per original. The final coat of shining plaster was given to the minarets. The bases of two small minarets of the main tomb were strengthened with epoxy resin. |
| 1987 - 88 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | The step well near the Kacheri building was desilted and damaged walls reconstructed. The parapet wall was also reconstructed and the surrounding area improved. The damaged fortification wall and bastions were dismantled and reconstructed and water tightened. The plastering work of Chand Minar and Amkhas is in progress. |
| 1987 - 88 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The work of re-erection of the manastambha of Cave 32 was completed. The ashlars masonry pillars of different caves were dismantled and restored in R.C.C. matching with adjacent original pillars. The partly missing portions of the nandi-mandapa in Cave 22 were also restored. Concreting was also done of the floor wherever necessary. |
| 1987 - 88 | Lakhuji Jadhavrao's Samadhi | Sindhkhed Raja | Buldhana | The displaced stones around the samadhi were reset in their proper position in combination mortar and wooden doors were also provided. |
| 1987 - 88 | Group of Temples | Markanda | Gadchiroli | Water tightening of the roof of the temple by removing dead plaster, raking out the joints, filing in the cavities and re-plastering the same in combination mortar was taken up. Provision of plinth protection of various sub-shrines by laying lain cement concrete was completed |
| 1987 - 88 | Temple of Chandika Devi (Patnadevi Temple) | Patan | Jalgaon | The dilapidated and fallen retaining wall was reconstructed and bed concrete was laid and stone masonry work is in progress. |
| 1987 - 88 | Temple of Gondeshwar Mahadev | Sinnar | Nasik | In continuation of last year's work a mixture of 3% aqueous ammonia and 1% of non-ionic detergent was employed eradication of dust, dirt and vegetation growth. A 3% solution of zinc-silicofluoride was sprayed fungicide over the thoroughly washed and dried stone surface followed by 3% solution of Aryp P in toluene as preservative. |
| 1988 - 89 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | The damaged ramp of the ill at entrance was concrete and plastered. The fallen walls supporting the ramp were also reconstructed at three places. The work of extension of the courtyard in front of Booking Office is in progress. Pipe railing over the wooden posts was provided in Cave 17 around the pillars for the protection of mural paintings |
| 1988 - 89 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | In continuation of previous year's work (1987-88) the restoration of the damaged steps of Cave 1 to 5 was completed. Damaged parapet due to rock slide was also attended to and courtyard in front of Cave 3 was concreted. |
| 1988 - 89 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | In continuation of previous year's work (1987-88), the missing ornamental and floral designs of the main tomb were reproduced as per original. The damaged cornice and chhajja was restored as per original. Pointing the open joints of the marble slabs of dome of the main tomb is in progress. Decayed Mughal plaster from the eastern end of the main gate of the Maqaba was removed and re-plastered as per original. |
| 1988 - 89 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The construction of dwarf wall and barbed wire fencing on the front side of the monument was taken up including painting of the grill gate. Minor repairs to Hati Khana were undertaken. |
| 1988 - 89 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | Loose decayed plaster of the Chand Minar was removed and re-plastered with specially lime mortar. Flooring stones of the Hemadpanti temple inside the fort were set over a concrete bed and heavy weathering course over the stone roof was removed and fresh light weight concreting was carried out. Damaged stone chhajja of the temple was reproduced in R.C.C. and matched with the stone texture. Loose and decomposed plaster of the Aamkhas was removed and re-plastered in combination mortar. |
| 1988 - 89 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | Missing 8 m long rock-cut roof over the left hand side cell of the Cave 10 was recast in R.C.C. to protect the sculptures from sun and rain. Rock-cut of the cell was reproduced in R.C.C. over the longitudinal R.C.C. beam and matched with the rock texture. Damaged portion of both the porches of the Cave 16 B was restored in R.C.C. and matched with original rock texture. Two temporary masonry support pillars of the cave were replaced with R.C.C. pillars and matched with the adjacent pillars. The damaged rock cut lintels over these pillars were also strengthened. Caved in portion of rock on the right at the entrance of Cave 14 was also filled up properly with masonry and surface matched with the original rock. |
| 1988 - 89 | Ancient site /Mound | Paithan | Aurangabad | The work of fencing with iron angles is in progress |
| 1988 - 89 | Ukkadeshwar Mahadev Temple | Ukkad Pimpri | Beed | Debris all round the temple was cleared. Reconstruction of fallen portioned northern wall was taken up using the available stones and the work is in progress. |
| 1988 - 89 | Fort | Bhandak | Chandrapur | Reconstruction of the fallen wall of the stepped well inside the fort is in progress. |
| 1988 - 89 | Enclosure and buildings of the Gond Raja's tomb just outside the Achaleshwar Gate of the city | Chandrapur | Chandrapur | Two breaches in the compound wall of the Gond Raja's tomb were reconstructed with the available stones. |
| 1988 - 89 | Group of Temples | Markanda | Gadchiroli | The out of plumb Prakara wall near the main entrance was dismantled carefully after proper documentation and the same was reconstructed over a new stepped masonry foundation |
| 1988 - 89 | Fort wall | Wairagrah | Gadchiroli | Two breaches in the city wall of Chandrapur were reconstructed with available stones as per original. Pointing the open joints of the wall near Ramala tank is in progress. |
| 1988 - 89 | Temple of Changdev | Changdev | Jalgaon | The stone sculpture, bricks and plastered surface was covered with heavy dust, dirt, bird excreta, moss, lichens lime wash, etc. The superficial accretions except lime wash were removed using 3% dilute aqueous solutions of ammonia and 2% dilute aqueous solution of detergent. Lime wash deposits were removed using 1% aqueous solution of acetic acid. Filing up of cracks and consolidation of loose stone work was carried out using epoxy resin, rock powder and silica flour. The treated surface was given fungicidal treatment by 2% aqueous solution of sodium pentachlorophenate. The portion of sabhamandapa, interior of antechamber and shrine of temple were covered with thick layers af acrylic paint. The acrylic paint was removed first by treating with dilute solution of sodium hydroxide and afterwards with mixture of organic solvents such as alcohol, ketone, hydrocarbon and little acetic acid. The thick coatings of oily sindoor were removed using dilute sodium hydroxide and finally preserved with 25 solution of polymethyl methacrylate in toluene. |
| 1989 - 90 | Temple of Trimbakeshwar | Trimbak | Nasik | The vegetation growth badly affecting the temple surface was removed by using aqueous solution of ammonia and teepol. After cleaning and thorough washing, fungicidal treatment was given followed by application of a preservative coat of 2-3% solution of acrypol- P in toluene. |
| 1990 - 91 | Tomb of Aurangazeb | Khulatabad | Aurangabad | Marble platform of Aurangazeb's tomb along with plaster work covered with thick accretions of dust and dirt were treated chemically using a mixture of dilute ammonia and teepol for the removal of above accretions. Hydrogen peroxide and some other chemicals were also used and entire treated structure was finally preserved. The work has been completed. |
| 1990 - 91 | Temple of Trimbakeshwar | Trimbak | Nasik | The Chemical treatment of main temple, Nandi mandapa compound wall and thirty lingas was carried out for the removal of thick growth of moss and lichen using 3% aqueous solution of ammonia- teepol mixture. On the cleaned surface, 2% zincsilicofluoride suspension was sprayed as fungicide and 3% solution of Acrypol P in toluene was applied on dried surface as preservative. The work has been completed. |
| 1990 - 91 | Temple of Trimbakeshwar | Trimbak | Nasik | The Chemical treatment of main temple, Nandi mandapa compound wall and thirty lingas was carried out for the removal of thick growth of moss and lichen using 3% aqueous solution of ammonia- teepol mixture. On the cleaned surface, 2% zincsilicofluoride suspension was sprayed as fungicide and 3% solution of Acrypol P in toluene was applied on dried surface as preservative. The work has been completed. |
| 1991 - 92 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | The construction of retaining wall for extending the courtyard the courtyard in front of booking office was completed by concreting and chiseling the top. Over which three rows of pipe railing was provided. The work of providing track lighting in Cave 7 was taken up. Wooden planks of the bridge between Cave 20 & 21 were replaced. Wooden doors of the caves were repaired. The work of widening the steps from foot of the hill up to booking office is in progress. Reconstruction of fallen retaining wall in front of Cave 8 was completed. The flights of steps near Cave 19, 21, 10 were repaired. Construction to staff quarters at Fardapur is in progress. |
| 1991 - 92 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The area in front of Maqbara on southern side along the road leading to Circle office was fenced with barbed wire. |
| 1991 - 92 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | In continuation of previous year's work the reconstruction of fallen wall of Rangmahal with available stones was completed. The damaged and broken rock-cut pillars and pilasters of Andheri were replaced with R.C.C. pillars and pilasters matching the original. Reconstruction of compound wall of Aamkhas was taken up. The work of providing lime concrete bed over a layer of rubble soling for the cells of Kalakot was also completed. |
| 1991 - 92 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | In continuation of previous year's work the fallen portions of the walls and head-wall of the hume-pipe culvert across the road leading to Cave 32 were reconstructed with rubble masonry with proper better. The carriage way of the arched bridge across the road from Cave 16 to 29 was strengthened by concreting. Construction of retaining wall in front of Cave 16 was taken up and completed. The work of raising the height of the parapet wall near Cave 16 (B) was completed. Providing steps to Cave 16 by cutting rock is in progress. The fallen of first floor of the three storied Cave 12 was restored in R.C.C. |
| 1991 - 92 | Ancient site /Mound | Paithan | Aurangabad | The area was fenced with barbed wire. |
| 1991 - 92 | Ukkadeshwar Mahadev Temple | Ukkad Pimpri | Beed | Reconstruction of fallen northern wall of the temple was completed and fencing work is in progress |
| 1991 - 92 | Group of monuments at pauni | Pauni | Bhandar | All the remains of the Circumambulation wall of Pauni Fort The reconstruction of the south-east corner of main gate of Pauni fort was taken up. The gate was constructed in brick masonry in lime mortar. The reconstruction of fallen walls of the gate was taken up in brick masonry. A out of plumb and cracked portion of southern end of the fort wall of Pauni was dismantled and reconstruction of the same was taken up in rubble masonry as per original . |
| 1991 - 92 | Fort | Bhandak | Chandrapur | The fallen wall of the stepped well inside the fort was reconstructed. |
| 1991 - 92 | Fort | Bhandak | Chandrapur | The fallen wall of the stepped well inside the fort was reconstructed. |
| 1991 - 92 | Group of Temples | Markanda | Gadchiroli | The modern plaster over the outer Mrityunjaya temple was de-plastered. The exposed portions were pointed. The entrances of all the sub-shrines were provided with wooden doors. Iron grills were provided to Dasavatara temple for the safety of the loose sculpture. The leaking mahamandapa of Mrukunda Rishi temple was water tightened. The missing central roof of the sabha mandapa of the Markandadeva temple was properly covered with RCC slab with a provision of eight windows |
| 1991 - 92 | Fort wall | Wairagrah | Gadchiroli | The reconstruction of fallen portion of fort wall near the Pathanpura gate was taken up. The base stones were removed and strengthened. |
| 1991 - 92 | Temple of Changdev | Changdev | Jalgaon | The sunken and fallen Prakara wall of the Changdeo temple was removed and reconstructed and reconstructed with available stones after providing a proper concrete foundation |
| 1991 - 92 | Temple of Chandika Devi (Patnadevi Temple) | Patan | Jalgaon | The work of pointing the high retaining wall of the temple was taken up and completed |
| 1991 - 92 | Temple of Trimbakeshwar | Trimbak | Nasik | The chemical treatment work was continued for the removal of moss and lichen using 3% aqueous solution of ammonia teepol mixture. The hard calcareous accretions present at some places were removed by treatment with 2%aqueous solution of sodium hexa metaposphate. The fungicidal and preservative coats were applied to the cleaned surface. The work was completed |
| 1992 - 93 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | In continuation to previous years work the widening of steps from foot of the hill up to booing office is in progress. Number of landings in the flight of steps were increased the rise and trade of the steps was suitably modified for easy climbing of steps. Sitting arrangements were also made along the parapet at suitable interval. Construction of 58 staff quarters also was in progress at Fardapur. Reconstruction of fallen retaining wall near Cave No 16 was also taken up |
| 1992 - 93 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The damaged cornice, and chhajja projection of the main tomb was restored as per original. The decayed Mughal plaster of the tomb, gates, compound wall was removed and re-plastered as per original in lime mortar. The missing ornamental and floral designs of the main tomb were reproduced as per original in fine lime mortar. |
| 1992 - 93 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | In continuation to previous year's work, the reconstruction of damaged, fallen compound wall of Aamkhas was completed as per original. New teak wood doors and windows were provided to Aamkhas as per original design. The court yard in front of the Aamkhas was concreted with brick jelly concrete in lime concrete as per original. |
| 1992 - 93 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The work of providing barbed wire and chain link fencing was taken up under the Ajanta-Ellora Conservation and Tourism Development Project with loan from O.E.C.F., Japan. The required material for fencing was procured and work was started. The work of construction of masonry retaining wall in front of cave No. 16 was completed. The black topping of roads in the cave complex was also completed; concreting the approach road from foot of the hill to the cave No. 16 A was also completed. Wooden mesh door was provided to first floor of cave No. 32 to arrest the entry of bats in the cave. |
| 1992 - 93 | Ghrishneshwar Temple, Chatries and other ancient sites | Ellora | Aurangabad | Chemical cleaning for eradication of micro-vegetation growths was continued. On a very few specific spots, where it was not possible to take out the accretions easily by usual methods formalin was used to removed more adherent growths The broken pieces of stones were joined and after fungicidal treatment, the entire area was preserved with Acrypol –P in toluene |
| 1992 - 93 | Temple of Aishwar | Sinnar | Nasik | Sculpture of the temple were subjected to chemical cleaning for getting rid of surface accretions using ammonium hydroxide and teepol mixture , Sodium pentachorophenate was applied as fungicide followed by preservative coat of Acrypol – P in toluene |
| 1993 - 94 | Caves & Temple | Harischandra Garh | Ahmednagar | The small shrine in front of the main temple was repaired by reconstructing the roof with available stones. The missing portion of the compound wall on the three sides of the main temple was reconstructed in stone masonry as per the original. Both the sikharas on either side of the main temple were water tightened |
| 1993 - 94 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | The work of widening of steps from foot of the hill to the entrance was completed. The flights of steps were provided with proper size and tread with landing at convenient places and masonry parapet on either site. The retaining wall of the pathway near cave 16 fallen due to erosion of soil was reconstructed in stone masonry and rock appearance was given to it from outside. The parapet above the wall was also reconstructed for safety of the visitors. The work of construction of staff quarters at Fardapur is in progress. |
| 1993 - 94 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Decayed plaster from the main tomb and compound wall was removed and re-plastered as per the original in lime mortar. The work of laying tar road from Bibi-Ka-Maqbara to the Circle office and staff quarters was completed |
| 1993 - 94 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | The construction of parapet along side of the steps from Ganesha mandir to baradari is in progress. |
| 1993 - 94 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The work of providing barbed wire fencing along the road from Cave 1 Cave 16 and chain link fencing along either side of the road leading to Cave 16 is in progress. |
| 1993 - 94 | Ghrishneshwar Temple, Chatries and other ancient sites | Ellora | Aurangabad | Plastering of dome of the chhatri in front of the main temple is in progress. |
| 1993 - 94 | Ukkadeshwar Mahadev Temple | Ukkad Pimpri | Beed | Watertightening of the Ukkadeshvar Mahadeo temple was completed. |
| 1993 - 94 | Group of monuments at pauni | Pauni | Bhandar | All the remains of the Circumambulation wall of Pauni Fort: - The reconstruction of the fallen portion of the corner of the main gate of the Pauni fort was completed. The fallen arched portion was also restored. The plastered of the outer and inner walls of the gate was also completed in combination mortar. The reconstruction of the damaged protion of the fort wall was completed and top of the wall was concreted as per the original |
| 1993 - 94 | Temple of Mahakali | Chandrapur | Chandrapur | Repair to the Sikhara of the temple including applying suitable white wash was completed |
| 1993 - 94 | Temple of Changdev | Changdev | Jalgaon | The reconstruction of the southern wall of the temple is in progress |
| 1993 - 94 | Temple of Gondeshwar Mahadev | Sinnar | Nasik | The work of providing lightning conductor of sikhara of the temple is in progress |
| 1994 - 95 | Caves & Temple | Harischandra Garh | Ahmednagar | The work of widening pathway in difficult hilly portion of the approach to the monument was completed |
| 1994 - 95 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | The damaged retaining wall in front of Cave 4 was reconstructed in rubble masonry and was plastered and chiseled to match with the rock texture. A parapet was also constructed above the retaining wall. The construction of staff quarters at Fardapur was completed. |
| 1994 - 95 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Patch plastering of the compound wall (inner) on the Western side was completed. The damaged patch of Mughal plaster of the main tomb containing ornamental and floral designs was reproduced in lime-mortar as per original. The ancient fountain system at the entrance was reactivated. The work of fencing with barbed wire in front of the Bibi-Ka-Maqbara, is in progress. |
| 1994 - 95 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | Water-tightening of the roof of the main gate of first enclosure and reconstruction of fallen portion of wall along the pathways from Gate 3 to Chand Minar was completed. Besides, the reconstruction of parapet from Ganesh Mandir to Baradari was also attended to. |
| 1994 - 95 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The work of providing barbed-wire fencing to the caves is in progress. Provision of an iron gate was made at the entrance. |
| 1994 - 95 | Ghrishneshwar Temple, Chatries and other ancient sites | Ellora | Aurangabad | The worn out portion of Chhajja and cornice of the southern chatri was reproduced as per the original The dome of the chatri was plastered with lime and the roof water tightened. Missing minarets along the edges of the roof were reconstructed as per the original. Broken stones of the chhatri were mended. |
| 1994 - 95 | Group of monuments at pauni | Pauni | Bhandar | All the remains of the Circumambulation wall of Pauni Fort: - Apart from concreting the fort wall the missing edge stone for the wall walk were provided |
| 1994 - 95 | Temple of Changdev | Changdev | Jalgaon | The work of reconstruction of southern Prakara wall of the temple was completed. The original fllr levels were exposed |
| 1995 - 96 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | Small portions of damaged parapet wall due to fallen rock from top of the caves were repaired. Improved track light system was provided for the paintings of Cave 17 |
| 1995 - 96 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The work of providing canopy over the sculpture of Buddha in Cave 5 was taken up to protect the same from weathering. The missing side walls of the cave were raised to support the canopy. The broken portion of the rock-cut stupa of the chaitya was mended as per the original. |
| 1995 - 96 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | In continuation of the previous year's work (1994-95), providing Mughal plastering to the arches of the Western compound wall was completed. The damaged brick masonry wall arches were repaired. Roof of the Museum and Library was water tightened. The work of barbed wire fencing in front of the monument was completed. |
| 1995 - 96 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The work of providing barbed wire and chain link fencing along the road was taken up under Ajanta –Ellora Conservation and Tourism Development Project. The work of laying tar road from Cave 10 to Cave 32 was also taken up. |
| 1995 - 96 | Ghrishneshwar Temple, Chatries and other ancient sites | Ellora | Aurangabad | In continuation of the previous year's (1994-95) work the worn out projected stones of the chhatri were mended as per the original. Temple type wooden door was also provided |
| 1995 - 96 | Pitalkhora Caves | Pitalkhora | Aurangabad | One M. S. foot bridge provided across the nala near Cave 1 for easy movement of visitors during rainy season. |
| 1995 - 96 | Group of monuments at pauni | Pauni | Bhandar | All the remains of the Circumambulation wall of Pauni Fort: - The work of resetting the dislodged stone of the fort wall and prociding new stones at missing places is in process. |
| 1995 - 96 | Enclosure and buildings of the Gond Raja's tomb just outside the Achaleshwar Gate of the city | Chandrapur | Chandrapur | The work of strengthening the existing enclosure wall on river side by filling up the cavities, gaps in wall and underpinning, reconstruction of the fallen portion with available stones was taken up. |
| 1995 - 96 | Group of Temples | Markanda | Gadchiroli | Plinth Prakara was procided to different sub-shrines of the group of temples at Markanda |
| 1995 - 96 | Temple of Changdev | Changdev | Jalgaon | The work of dismantaling and reconstuction of out of plinth Prakara wall of the temple on river side with available stones has been taken up. |
| 1995 - 96 | Ancient Buddhist remains comprising monastery, stupa, Rock-cut inscription etc. | Mansar and Khairi | Nagpur | The work of providing barbed wire fencing to the ancient site is in progress. Conservation of the excavted remains was also taken up. |
| 1995 - 96 | Temple of Gondeshwar Mahadev | Sinnar | Nasik | The work of providing lightning conductor to the temple was completed |
| 1995 - 96 | Temple of Trimbakeshwar | Trimbak | Nasik | Lightning conductor of the temple was repaired and mad functional |
| 1996 - 97 | Temple of Mallikarjuna | Ghotan | Ahmednagar | The lime and cement marks, etc., from the interior sareas were removed with 1% acetic acid solution and soot from Garbhagriha of this temple was removed using various organic solvents. The cleaned area was subjected to fungicidal treatment, followed by preservation with polymethyl Metha-crylate in toluene. The work has been completed. |
| 1996 - 97 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | Drinking water facility has been provided to the visitors by installing water coolers |
| 1996 - 97 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The missing rock beams have been restored in R.C.C., finished with cement-plaster matching the original as evidenced from the Cave 4 and provided with parapet wall in ashlars masonry, for the safety of visitors. |
| 1996 - 97 | Thatte Nahar & Hauz ** | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Damaged and broken terracotta water pipe line was removed and provided with hume pipes |
| 1996 - 97 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The approach road from Caves 10 to 32 was completed by asphalting concrete and widening of north side of the present road. The parking area in front of the Caves 10, 12, 16 and 32 was also completed by asphalting concrete, etc. The area in front of Caves 1 and 8 has been laid with plain cement concrete to avoid dust. Teak-wood door-frame and shutters with welded mesh were fixed to avoid entry of bats and stop vandalism of paintings inside the caves. |
| 1996 - 97 | Tomb of Malik Ambar | Khulatabad | Aurangabad | The bulged and out of plumb compound wall has been dismantled and reconstructed in CR masonry around the tomb |
| 1996 - 97 | Enclosure and buildings of the Gond Raja's tomb just outside the Achaleshwar Gate of the city | Chandrapur | Chandrapur | The damaged and sunken flooring inside the structure was removed and provided with plain cement concrete as per the adjacent one. |
| 1996 - 97 | Group of Temples | Markanda | Gadchiroli | The fallen architectural members to the southern side of the entrance of the main shrine were refixed to their original place and stone pavement was provided around the temple complex |
| 1996 - 97 | Rock-cut Caves* | Bhokardan | Jalna | The decayed top portion of the main temple has been removed and the work of water tightening has been carried out to avoid further leakage. |
| 1996 - 97 | Ancient Buddhist remains comprising monastery, stupa, Rock-cut inscription etc. | Mansar and Khairi | Nagpur | The excavated sit of Mansar has been provided with barbed wire fencing and MS Angles in cement concrete |
| 1997 - 98 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Mending work new pillars in RCC to match with the ancient look, reconstruction of eastern wall in R.C.C. for the missing portion. |
| 1997 - 98 | Thatte Nahar & Hauz ** | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The repairs to the damaged pipe line including replacement of new pipes were carried out. |
| 1997 - 98 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | Collection of heavy stone blocks required for the reconstruction of fallen portion of fort wall, laying pathway in front of booking office using stone blocks on a bed of sand. Work is in progress |
| 1997 - 98 | Ghrishneshwar Temple, Chatries and other ancient sites | Ellora | Aurangabad | The broken and missing chhatri, chhajja and minarets of the chhatri were replaced with RCC original. The work of water tightening of the roof was also attended to stop leakage and further deterioration |
| 1997 - 98 | Tomb of Malik Ambar | Khulatabad | Aurangabad | The bulged out and fallen compound wall was repaired in UCR masonry in cement mortar as per original |
| 1997 - 98 | Group of monuments at pauni | Pauni | Bhandar | All the remains of the Circumambulation wall of Pauni Fort: - The fallen veneering portion of the fort wall was replaced by providing fresh stone veneering following the original pattern including pointing to the open joints. The roof of the ancient gate was proper Water tightened with fresh lime concrete. Iron grills and doors are provided to the main gate of the fort wall |
| 1997 - 98 | Enclosure and buildings of the Gond Raja's tomb just outside the Achaleshwar Gate of the city | Chandrapur | Chandrapur | The damaged concrete at the roof top of the tomb was removed and water tightened using fresh lime concrete finished with lime plaster. |
| 1997 - 98 | Temple of Changdev | Changdev | Jalgaon | The out of plumb Prakara wall of the temple on the riverside was dismantled and reconstructed in stone masonry with proper foundation to stop the heavy thrust of backwater of river Treewar Sangam |
| 1997 - 98 | Ancient Buddhist remains comprising monastery, stupa, Rock-cut inscription etc. | Mansar and Khairi | Nagpur | Barbed wire fencing was provided around the area to avoid encroachment and gates were provided at suitable intervals. |
| 1997 - 98 | Temple of Gondeshwar Mahadev | Sinnar | Nasik | Heavy growth of vegetation around the temple was cleared and barbed wire fencing was provided to the protected area to avoid encroachment. The leaking sikhara of the main temple and sub-shrine have been water tightened by doing liquid lime cement mortar grouting and the exposed surface properly finished by using suitable color oxides |
| 1998 - 99 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | Construction of retaining walls and parapet walls with GI pipe railings in UCR masonry in cement mortar for widening the pathway from booking office to Caves 4 & 7 was done by excavating, back filling and laying plain cement concrete over rubble soiling and plastering the pathway. |
| 1998 - 99 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | During the year, the work of removing thick vegetation, desilting the Sarasvati well and repairs to the undulated broken and missed rim wall was carried out. Laying of pathway in murram from Aamkhas to Princess Hammam including removal of thick vegetation, reconstruction of damaged fallen retaining walls etc., were undertaken. The flight of steps near Masjid (Bharatmata temple) was repaired as per the original. Steel grill gate at Aamkhas and Princess Hammam was installed and the damaged platform cum roof of the underground cellar near Masjid was repaired. |
| 1998 - 99 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | The work of providing retaining wall and parapet wall with G.I. pipe railing in UCR masonry from Caves 5 to 9 for widening the existing narrow pathway is in progress. |
| 1998 - 99 | Ghrishneshwar Temple, Chatries and other ancient sites | Ellora | Aurangabad | Reconstruction of damaged and missing portion of the Prakara wall with proper foundation in concrete was attended to . Removal and resetting of the damaged ancient stone flooring around the temple was done as per the original |
| 1998 - 99 | Tomb of Malik Ambar | Khulatabad | Aurangabad | Reconstruction of damaged and out-of-plumb compound wall was completed and water tightening to the roof of the tomb, leveling of the courtyard repairs to the old storeroom was also completed. |
| 1998 - 99 | Gaimukha temple and tank | Lonar | Buldhana | The retaining wall in UCRS masonry around the Gaimukha Temple was provided wherever required . Removal and resetting of the undulated and damaged stone flooring and steps around the group of temples at Lonar were executed. |
| 1998 - 99 | Lalpeth Monaliths consisting of sixteen colossal stone Images | Chandrapur | Chandrapur | The construction of compound wall around the protected area was taken up to avoid encroachment and for security measures. The work is in progress |
| 1998 - 99 | Temple of Mahakali | Chandrapur | Chandrapur | Plinth protection in stone masonry around the temple, wherever missing, is in progress. Paintings in color to the outer walls as per the original and white wash inside the temple to clear the black stains were done. |
| 1998 - 99 | Pandav Lena Caves | Pathardi | Nasik | Removal and reseating the undulated and missing stone steps, besides providing pathways in cement concrete were done. Repairs to the store room like replacing the damaged doors and windows with new AC sheet roof etc. were completed. |
| 1999 - 2000 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | A retaining will in UCR masonry along with widening of pathway and parapet wall was constructed matching with original rock texture from office to Cave No. 1 and in front of Cave 7 fro visitor's facility. The G.I. railing in 3 rows was provided for the safety of the visitors. |
| 1999 - 2000 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | The main pathway was laid with stone pavement and the damaged retaining wall along the main pathway was reconstructed. The steps of Saraswati well were repaired including desilting. |
| 1999 - 2000 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | A dwarf wall was constructed in front of Cave No. 1 to 5 and 10 to 14 and provided with G. I. Pipe railing for the safety of the tourists. Construction of retaining wall was taken up in front of Cave 10 to 14. Widening of pathway duly supported by retaining wall in front of Cave 17 to 21 is completed. |
| 1999 - 2000 | Ghrishneshwar Temple, Chatries and other ancient sites | Ellora | Aurangabad | Reconstruction of compound wall was carried out. |
| 1999 - 2000 | Gaimukha temple and tank | Lonar | Buldhana | Construction of retaining wall is in progress |
| 1999 - 2000 | Hemadpanthi temple of Mahadev | Zodga | Nasik | Damaged Nandi basement restored with stone masonry. Repairs to the entrance steps of mandapa were carried out. The under pinning and pointing was done to the plinth portion of temple. The water tightening was done to the damaged roof terrace of the temple by removing the dead plaster carefully. |
| 2000 - 2001 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | The exit gate adjacent at the entrance was provided in UCR masonry for visitor's facility. The work was completed to match with original rock and was provided collapsible gate with lock system. |
| 2000 - 2001 | Thatte Nahar & Hauz ** | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The bulged and out-of –plumb water pipe line was restored at its original position by reconstruction the same in UCR masonry near river bridge. |
| 2000 - 2001 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | The construction of dwarf wall and barbed wire fencing was completed. Stone pathway was provided from 2nd gate to the Chand minar. Stone pavement around Saraswati well was carried out along with its desilting and leveling. |
| 2000 - 2001 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | A retaining wall was constructed in front of cave Nos. from 12 to 15 in U.C.R. masonry. A parapet wall was raised from cave 6 to 10 and was provided with G.I. pipe railing in three rows |
| 2000 - 2001 | Ghrishneshwar Temple, Chatries and other ancient sites | Ellora | Aurangabad | Provided G.I. Pipe railing around the temple. Repairs to the Bhosle's Chatri have also carried out to the projected chajja and side minarets |
| 2000 - 2001 | Tomb of Malik Ambar | Khulatabad | Aurangabad | Reconstruction of fallen chajja and side minarets in RCC was completed as per original. Fallen and missing compound wall was also restored as its original position. |
| 2000 - 2001 | Lalpeth Monaliths consisting of sixteen colossal stone Images | Chandrapur | Chandrapur | Construction of compound wall was competed around the monuments |
| 2000 - 2001 | Temple of Mahakali | Chandrapur | Chandrapur | Stone pavement around the temple was carried out. |
| 2001 - 2002 | Building known as Fariah bag | Bhingar Cantonment | Ahmednagar | The entire protected area of the monuments was taken up for providing G.I. chain link fencing over dwarf UCR masonry wall was partially done. |
| 2001 - 2002 | Ancient site locally known as Ladmod | Newasa | Ahmednagar | The barbed wire fencing around the ancient site is completed |
| 2001 - 2002 | Temple of Anandeshwar | Lasur | Amravati | Water tightens the roof of the complex providing concrete flooring has been taken up. |
| 2001 - 2002 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | The following worked were attended under Ajanta Ellora Development Project Phase I funded under loan agreement by JBIC Stone Pavement:- Nearly 730 square meter area near vehicle sparking at the foothill was paved with basalt stone over RCC bed and rubble soling by maintaining the proper gradient. Fiber Optic Lighting:- The fiber optic lighting system was provided for the painted caves i.e. 1,2,16,17 & 19. The fiber optic cable having 5—100 fibers each was provided to achieve a better and uniform illumination level. Nearly 350 numbers of fully adjustable lenses provided at the end of the cables I these caves whereas the conventional lighting arrangements have been set up in other caves for proper illumination with the help of Dichroic lamp lamination of 35/50 watts and reflector lamp luminaries of complex type 75/100/150 watts suitably located to provide minimum illumination level for better appreciation of the caves. Besides suitable pathway lighting is also provided from cave 1-27 Foot Bridges :- First MS. Footbridge of total length span of 60 m with 2.5 m carriage way was completed from parking place to the pathway across the river Waghora and so designed keeping in mind the heavy discharge and high velocity of the water flow in the river during monsoon season. Each span consisted of a 20 m length for a load of 00kg/sqm resting on two piers and abutment on either side. The bridge consists of two “N” type permanent trusses made with a pair of angle iron spaced at 2.5 m connected with iron channels and cross angle iron spaced at 2.5 m connected with iron channels and cross angle iron section supported on pier and abutment cap 20mm thick MS bearing is provided for the trusses 5mm MS bearing is provided for the trusses 5mm thick cheque plate covering the carriage way of 2.5 m width is finally covered with 37 mm thick teakwood planks. The second footbridge in front of Cave No. 8 across the river was completed to provide alternate circulation path to the visitors in order to diver the tourist traffic during the peak hours of tourist visit in season. The bridge measures the same as No. 1 explained above. Conservation of & Pillars:- The badly damaged and fallen of Cave No. 23 was taken up for conservation and part restoration on the basis of clues available with the original at the site. The was extended with the help of I section channels fitted at regular intervals across the with well designed still reinforcement finished in RCC by keeping the inner core hollow to reduce the weight and externally plastered in rock finish. The missing pillars of Cave No 21 were restored to provide additional support to the already conserved lintel of the verandah. The pillars were designed in a similar fashion as that of available clues at the site in steel reinforcement in RCC and Plastered to a rock finish To protect the sculpture panel to the right of Cave No. 19 the missing roof of the cell was provided for the proper safety and longevity of the Buddha sculptured panel. Sufficient evidence was available at the site for finalizing the design and shape of the cell. This was also possible with the original cell available to the left of the cave overlooking the damaged one. Bat Proof Mesh:- Under the work of bat proof mesh certain quantity of fly mesh is provided to painted caves and teak wood logs are procured from Forest Department and were subjected to cut in required size. The second footbridge in front of cave No 8 across the river was completed to provide alternate Circulation path to the visitors in order to divert |
| 2001 - 2002 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | In continuation of last year's work the barbed wire fencing (East site) and providing M. S. grills fencing is completed in the front & eastern part of the monument. Water tightening of roof, sidewall, pointing and under pinning was carried out of Hathi dav. Providing G. I. mesh fencing over dwarf wall in R. R. masonry of the backside of the monument done in continuation of last year's work. |
| 2001 - 2002 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | The ongoing barbed wire fencing in front of the fort is completed. Removal of rank vegetation cutting small trees carried out. Removal of rank vegetation cutting trees, bushes, dismantling of loose portion of the rampart wall, foot walk of first fortification from main entrance towards South is under taken. |
| 2001 - 2002 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | Retaining wall: A UCR masonry retaining wall was provided from Cave No. 3 to No. 1 and beyond up to the gate fixed with the grill fencing with dressed capstone. This was necessitated to retain the original width of land in front of the cave, which was otherwise threatened, from erosion during the monsoon season. The surface ground was provided with grass turf to give a natural look. Surface Water Management: Based on the Geological Survey of India's Geo Technical Studies and on the basis of their recommendation the surface water management from Cave No. 1 to 34 was attended on priority basis to check the water percolation/ leakages inside the caves and to divert surface flow of water over the during the monsoon season. In the process the existing drains over the caves were thoroughly cleaned, side chiseled and the drains were repaired in UCR masonry for the sidewalls and by providing U cement channels at the bottom for easy flow of drainage water. All the drain work was completed in lime mortar instead of cement. At couple of places the earlier parapet walls and culverts were also repaired with similar mortar. In Cave No. 16 which is the largest excavation at Ellora i.e. the “Great Kailash” the concealed drain around the main monolith temple was opened to replace the cement drain covers with dressed basalt stone covers to provide near homogeneity to match with the surrounding. Grill Fencing: Iron grill fencing is provided from Cave No. 1 to main gate built in low UCR masonry wall with ashlars masonry pillars placed in between two grills with conical top cap stone over the pillar. Each grill measures 2.25 m X 2.00 m in length & height respectively. While the each masonry pillars measures approximately 50 cm square with a maximum height of nearly 2.20 m above the wall. A sliding iron gate was provided near to Cave No. 1 along the State Highway design matching the grill fencing. Bat Proof Mesh: Provision for Bat Proof Mesh to Cave No. , 5, 8 and 12 were made by procuring teak wood logs from Forest Department and were subjected to cut in required size. |
| 2001 - 2002 | Pitalkhora Caves | Pitalkhora | Aurangabad | Deposit work is awarded to Geological Survey of India towards the cost of Geological and Geo technical, Geo Physical and Geo-Environmental studies of the Pitalkhora caves and the surroundings. |
| 2001 - 2002 | Pitalkhora Caves | Pitalkhora | Aurangabad | Deposit work is awarded to Geological Survey of India towards the cost of Geological and Geo-technical, Geo-physical and Geo-Environmental studies of the Pithalkhora caves and the surrounding |
| 2001 - 2002 | Gaimukha temple and tank | Lonar | Buldhana | Gaimukh Temple: G. I. chain link fencing over dwarf wall has been taken up around the protected area. Construction of retaining wall towards the valley side has been completed. |
| 2001 - 2002 | Fort | Bhandak | Chandrapur | G.I. chain link fencing over UCR dwarf wall masonry with pointing plastering the coping is completed |
| 2001 - 2002 | Lalpeth Monaliths consisting of sixteen colossal stone Images | Chandrapur | Chandrapur | In continuation of last year's work the frontage barbed wire fencing over UCR masonry dwarf wall is completed along with sidewalls in UCR masonry |
| 2001 - 2002 | Mahadev temple close to the Municipal office. (Murlimanohar Temple ) | Chandrapur | Chandrapur | Iron grill fencing is under taken for the protected area and completed. |
| 2001 - 2002 | Ancient Mound and monuments known as 'Pawar's Gadhi'. | Bahal | Jalgaon | Work started providing barbed wire fencing with RCC posts for the entire ancient site |
| 2001 - 2002 | Hemadpanthi temple of Mahadev | Zodga | Nasik | The ongoing chain link fencing work of the protected area is completed |
| 2002 - 2003 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | The work of removing the old enamel pains on the wooden doors and windows has been completed to get the original wood look. In continuation of last year work (2001-02) the construction of M. S. footbridges were completed and enamel paintings to the mild steel portion was completed together with lying of wooden planks. Laying approach pathway from the M. S. footbridge to the entrance of cave 8 is completed. |
| 2002 - 2003 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | The structural repairs like under pinning, water tightening, pointing etc was carried out to the first fortification wall from main entrance towards the South side. Restoration of missing and fallen stone Kangaras over the fort wall at the entrance is completed. Water tightening of rampart at outer fortification wall is completed. |
| 2002 - 2003 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | Grill fencing with dressed stone dwarf wall and pillars at regular intervals around the area and bat proof mesh to the doors and windows to the cave 2, 5, 10, 12 was carried out. |
| 2002 - 2003 | Gaimukha temple and tank | Lonar | Buldhana | Gaimukh Temple: Construction of retaining wall and barbed wire fencing was completed. |
| 2003 - 2004 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | Bridge near to Cave No. 8: The remaining works the side pathway is completed. Cave No. 2: The existing crack in the ceiling is provided with R.C.C. support pillars as an emergent temporary measure. Bat Proof Mesh: The doors and windows of Cave No. 1, 2, 9, 10, 16 and 17 is provided with bat proof mesh to prevent the entry of bats inside the caves. Retaining wall and ramp pathway: Retaining wall is provided at three places on the serpentine ramp pathway and considerable length of pathway is repaired by avoiding the existing steps in-between. |
| 2003 - 2004 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | G. I. chain link fencing over dwarf wall is completed to the East of the present office building with suitably providing iron gate at desired places. The mausoleum main dome encased with marble stone veneering is provided with recessed pointing in combination mortar. |
| 2003 - 2004 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | Shahi Hamam, The old and decayed plaster over the domes of Shahi Hamam is raked out and re-plastered in combination lime mortar and finished. The debris around the structure is removed and the plinth is exposed. Aamkhas Building, The stone masonry wall is provided with pointing in combination mortar, the decayed plaster is removed and redone. Moat, The inner moat is cleared of accumulated silt for enabling the use of water in a better way. Pathway, The dressed stone pathway work from Chand Minar to Aamkhas building is in progress. |
| 2003 - 2004 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | The polycarbonate roof shed on steel fabricated structure is completed as per design. The construction of brick masonry pedestal work is in progress. |
| 2003 - 2004 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | Grill Fencing: The M. S. grill fencing work in progress from the previous year is completed from ASI office to cave no. 1. Bat Proof Mesh: The doors and windows of cave no. 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 12 provided with crimped mesh in best teak wood frames to avoid entry of bats inside the cave. |
| 2004 - 2005 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | Cave No. 1: A Portion of the parapet wall in front of Cave No. 1 overlooking the River Waghora was restored to its original as the same was damaged due to rock / boulder fall from top of the cave. Cave No. 19: Overlooking the cave No. 19 a stone masonry wall is provided and the cavity is filled as a support measures for the rock cut Buddha sculpture panel. |
| 2004 - 2005 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Plinth protection from the exterior of the enclosure wall is provided from the East, South and Western sides to prevent seepage of water into the foundations. The damaged drain on the eastern side near the office is repaired to the original. Under pinning the four side walls of the water tank near to the present office building is attended and plastered in lime mortar after desiliting the tank. |
| 2004 - 2005 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | Shahi Hamam:- The disintegrated lime plaster of the walls from outside and inside is removed and redone in the same combination lime mortar, similarly the damaged brick Marlon's are restored wherever missing and repaired to the existing one. Bharatmata Temple:- The decayed lime concrete on the terrace is dismantled and redone partially to check possible leakages in future. The work is in progress. The damaged plaster of the wall in temple is removed and redone in lime combination. The out of plumb and detached stones of the North – East Bastion of the temple is removed and reset to its original by replacing nearly 20% of the worn out and decayed stones after carrying due documentation. Moat Walls:- The fallen and damaged C. R. stone masonry wall over the rock cut moat arm is redone in matching stone in lime mortar – the work is in progress. Aamkhas Building:-The newly upcoming site museum building is providing with distemper finished from inside and fabricated showcases are placed in the building ready to receive display material. The garden in the central space in the open air sculpture shed is completed and the pedestals are provided and sculptures are in installed. |
| 2005 - 2006 | Temple of Mallikarjuna | Ghotan | Ahmednagar | Restoration of the portion of the missed prakara wall in stone masonry is in progress. |
| 2005 - 2006 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The test work for providing bat proof mesh as per the suggestion of the POE member in the first meeting was shown to them during the 2nd POE meeting and was approved. |
| 2005 - 2006 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The missed and damaged merlons over the enclosure wall of Bi-Bi-Ka Maqbara have been restored. Underpinning and pointing of the stone masonry of the outer enclosure wall has been attended. The water proofing of the main marble dome above mausoleum was attended by pointing the joints with finely ground lime mortar. Plinth protection to the enclosure wall except on the north was completed. A test work of brick on edge paved pathway in different designs has been done and shown to the POE members of JBIC. Phase II, who have agreed for further extension on some more area. Desilting of medieval wells situated around the Maqbara was attended. |
| 2005 - 2006 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | Bharat Mata Temple :- The disintegrated plaster form the coping of the prakara wall is raked out and after pointing the exposed surface was covered with a new coat of lime plaster. The leaking roof of the temple was made water proof by providing fresh lime surki concrete as per original after removing the dead disintegrated concrete. The missing and dislodged stones of the bastion situated on the south east corner of the temple are restored to its original after proper documentation. Upper moat wall :- The missing and fallen stone masonry wall on the southern side of the foot Bridge above the rock cut moat was restored by using old available stones after proper dressing. Upper Moat :- Desalting of upper moat from southern side of foot bridge up to the sluice and beyond towards south is done. Chand Minar :- Color wash was given on the exterior using a combination of lime, ochourous clay and red oxide so that it is in tune with the old, by erecting scaffolding up to top of Chandminar. Before the color wash the patches where plaster damaged were filled up. |
| 2005 - 2006 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | M.s. grilled fencing over a dwarf wall in UCR stone masonry to enclose ASI area from C.A office to cave no 34 is in progress. Arresting leakage and seepage of rain water in the cave no. 19, by removal of damaged and cracked plaster of the roof and laying brick jelly concrete is in progress. A sample work of ground signage's showing directions to different caves has been completed. |
| 2005 - 2006 | Temple of Daitya Sudana | Lonar | Buldhana | New stone beams, chajja slabs were procured for replacement of broken ones |
| 2005 - 2006 | Fort wall | Ballarpur | Chandrapur | Restoration of the missing inner veneering of the fort wall on the northern side is taken up. |
| 2005 - 2006 | Group of Temples | Markanda | Gadchiroli | Removal and resetting of a portion of dislodged and out of plumb prakara wall on the south east corner is in progress. The M.S. grilled fencing work on the eastern side was also taken up and is in progress. |
| 2005 - 2006 | Pandav Lena Caves | Pathardi | Nasik | A Bat proof mesh was fixed to the caves to stop entry of bats and insect |
| 2006 - 2007 | Temple of Mallikarjuna | Ghotan | Ahmednagar | The fallen portion of retaining wall on the north and north-west corner of Nagarkhana is constructed keeping in conformity with the existing wall. Erection of G. I. chain link fencing over the dwarf compound wall is in progress. |
| 2006 - 2007 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | Fresh cement concrete was laid on the pathway from cave no. 16 to forest gate after removing the existing damaged concrete. In continuation of last year work the construction of U.C.R. stone masonry in cement mortar to filled of the cavities formed in the rock over the cave no. 1 has been completed. The work of erection of G.1. chain link fencing with iron angle posts on the top of cave to check trespassing is in progress. G.I. crimped wire mesh in teak wood frame was provided to the doors, windows and opening of the cave No.4 to 8, 11 to 15, 19 to 28 & 30, to stop the entry of the bats inside the caves. |
| 2006 - 2007 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Apprehending of falling of precariously standing over the existing pathway from the hill top a separate pathway was provided in order to insure safe movement of visitors. In addition to that to check the erosion of the edges of the pathway. The said pathway was laid in cut -stone slabs provided over a bed of cement concrete. Door and windows of the caves were provided with G. I. crimped wire mesh in teak wood frame to prevent the entry of bats inside the cave. The work of construction of bridge across the stream at Aurangabad group of caves is nearing completion and after completion of stages the pathway will be opened to public. |
| 2006 - 2007 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The old and decayed plaster from the wall of the southern and eastern enclosure was scrapped off, re-plastered the exposed surface in lime mortar, and finally provided with a finishing layers of lime mortar. The damaged brick on edge paved pathway of the eastern side, was completely removed, fresh bricks paved in different designs has been done. The silt accumulated in the ancient wells and tanks in around the Maqbara was removed. Grill fencing on Iron angle posts over the compound wall around the parking area in front of Maqbara is in progress. |
| 2006 - 2007 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | The damaged lime concrete over the floor of Hathi tank has been removed and re-Iaid with fresh concrete, After dismantling the dislocated stones from the steps of main entrance of the tank , The steps were reconstructed as per original alignment using the same stones sump was constructed. Providing supply of drinking water to the visitors from the bore well to different places for the Fort. The moat located on south side of Foot Bridge is de-silted completely. In continuation of previous years the work of reconstruction of fallen moat wall to the west side of Rangmahal is in progress. Staircases leading to first floor of Rangamahal were constructed with teak wood. The antiquities discovered in Daulatabad excavation are displayed in the showcases of museum at Aamkhas building. |
| 2006 - 2007 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | In continuation of last year, the work of laying roughly dressed stone slabs over the pathway from cave no. 19 to 34 is in progress. Erection of G.1. chain link fencing over cave no. 1 to 34 with iron angle posts is in progress. G.1. pipe railing around the Kunds to prevent any untoward incident in view of the safety of visitors was erected. In continuation of previous years work, the work of providing M.S. grill fencing over the door masonry wall to C.A. office to cave no. 34 is in progress, ground signage for the cave in cut stone are provided. Retaining wall in UCR stone masonry was constructed around the Nala between caves No.24 to 25 and lying of the stones slab pathway over a cement concrete cushion up to cave No.27 was completed. |
| 2006 - 2007 | Lakhuji Jadhavrao's Samadhi | Sindhkhed Raja | Buldhana | The Protected area around the Monument is provided with G. I. Chain link fencing on Iron Angle post over the dwarf masonry wall. |
| 2006 - 2007 | Square kunda on the east of the town | Lonar | Buldhana | G. I. Cain link fencing on Iron Angle posts is done over the compound wall around the protected area. |
| 2006 - 2007 | Temple of Daitya Sudana | Lonar | Buldhana | In continuation of last year's, replacing the broken beams and chajjas with new stones of similar sizes are done in Garud Mandir near Daitya sudan temple ; and also water tightening of the roof by laying fresh brick jelly concrete is laid . |
| 2006 - 2007 | Temple of Daitya Sudana | Lonar | Buldhana | The broken beams were replaced with new stone beams of the same texture and the pipes which were obstructing inside the temple were removed. |
| 2006 - 2007 | Fort wall | Ballarpur | Chandrapur | The missing veneering stones of the Fort wall at the main entrance are reconstructed with new veneer stones of similar sizes after providing a suitable foundation. The top portion of the wall is provided with lime concrete to check water seepage. |
| 2006 - 2007 | A Group of Temples | Balsana | Dhulia | G.1. Chain link fencing on Iron Angle posts is erected over the dwarf masonry wall, A Iron gate is provided at the entrance. |
| 2006 - 2007 | Seven Muhammadan tombs | Thalner | Dhulia | The protected area is fenced with G.1. Chain on Iron Angle posts over the compound wall. The approved road also provided with an Iron Gate. |
| 2006 - 2007 | Group of Temples | Markanda | Gadchiroli | In continuation of last year work the bulged out stone block of prakara wall from west side of Dasavatara shrine to south west were dismantled, the wall is reconstructed for inner and outer using the same stones after strengthening the foundation. M. S. grill fencing with M.S. Angle frame is provided over the dwarf masonry wall to stop the through fare. The approach road is also provided with an Iron Gate. |
| 2006 - 2007 | Temple of Changdev | Changdev | Jalgaon | Old and decayed plaster from the walls of the inner portion of the temple is carefully removed and re plastered with lime mortar and finally provided with a finishing layers by especially grinded lime mortar. |
| 2006 - 2007 | Temple of Chandika Devi (Patnadevi Temple) | Patan | Jalgaon | Apron provided with stone slab over a cement concrete bed to prevent seepage of water into the foundation around the temple. Besides that G. I. chain, link fencing on Iron Angle post is done over the dwarf masonry. |
| 2006 - 2007 | Temple of Chandika Devi (Patnadevi Temple) | Patan | Jalgaon | The work of construction of causeway in Hume pipe is completed |
| 2006 - 2007 | Mahadev Temple | Sangameshwar | Jalgaon | After dismantling the plinth accretionary stone pitching is provided around the temple. Construction of stone masonry toe wall for protection plinth is under progress. |
| 2006 - 2007 | Mudhai Devi Temple | Vaghli | Jalgaon | A stone masonry retaining wall on the Southern side of temple to stop the erosion of mount on the river side is constructed |
| 2007 - 2008 | Damri Masjid (Within the limits of Cantonment) | Ahmednagar | Ahmednagar | The work of construction of stone masonry enclosure wall around the mosque is in progress |
| 2007 - 2008 | Ancient site and Remains at Daimabad | Daimabad Village Ladgaon | Ahmednagar | The work of providing G.I. chain link fencing over a dwarf masonry wall around the protected area was taken up and the work is in progress. |
| 2007 - 2008 | Temple of Mallikarjuna | Ghotan | Ahmednagar | In continuation of previous year, the work of providing G.I. chain link fencing on angle iron post over a dwarf masonry wall was completed. |
| 2007 - 2008 | Old Temple | Kokamthan | Ahmednagar | The area around the temple was enclosed by erecting a chain link fencing over a dwarf stone masonry wall. |
| 2007 - 2008 | Temple of Devi | Mandavgaon Katrabad | Ahmednagar | The area around the temple was provided with G.I. chain link fencing over a dwarf masonry wall. |
| 2007 - 2008 | Temple of Shiva on further side of the stream | Parner | Ahmednagar | The work of erecting chain link fencing over dwarf masonry wall was taken up and the work is in progress. |
| 2007 - 2008 | Baleshwar & Laxminarayan temple | Pedgaon | Ahmednagar | A G.I. chain link fencing with iron angle post fixed over the enclosure wall of the protected area was provided to prevent trespassing and threat to the monument. |
| 2007 - 2008 | Patur Caves (Two caves) | Patur | Akola | The work of erecting, chain link fencing over a dwarf wall around the caves is in progress. |
| 2007 - 2008 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | Providing chain link fencing along the archaeological area atop Ajanta Caves. In continuation of previous year, the work of erecting chain link fencing on the top of the Ajanta Caves was carried out in order to prevent the entry and trespassing of unwanted elements into the archaeological area. |
| 2007 - 2008 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Repairs to the mausoleum and enclosure wall:- The inner core of the Bibi-ka-Maqbara is built by the locally available basalt rock and the exterior surface is plastered with several layers of lime plaster and adorned with several stucco designs. The stucco decorations consisting of various floral and geometrical patterns can be noticed on the facades, alcoves, intrados of arches, brackets of minarets, etc. It has been observed that the lime plaster has decayed and pulverized at several portions of the enclosure wall and also over the minaret. The disintegrated plaster on the outer face of the enclosure wall facing east was removed and the exposed surface was re-plastered with specially prepared lime plaster. Further, the decayed and peeled off lime plaster of the north-west minaret was removed and replastered . The ornamental designs on the bracket were also restored. Providing grill fencing around the parking area:- The work of erecting grill fencing over dwarf wall masonry all around the parking area was taken up and the work is in progress. |
| 2007 - 2008 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | Repairs to the fortification wall:-A portion of the fallen fortification wall near the eastern gate of the Mahakot was reconstructed by using 70% of available stones and 30% of new stones as per existing patterns. The core in between the wall was filled with stones in random rubble masonry set in lime mortar. Repairs to the stepped pathway leading to Baradari from Ganesha Temple: - The undulated and damaged steps leading from Ganesha temple to Baradari was dismantled carefully and they were re-laid over the cement concrete bed for easy access to the public. Repairs to Kacheri building: - The work of reconstructing the breached wall of the Kacheri building by using available stones set in fresh lime mortar, water tightening the roof with brick jelly and lime after removing the pulverized lime concrete. Repairs to the retaining wall to the east of Andheri: - The fallen portion of retaining wall above the rock cut moat and adjacent to the pedestrian foot bridge is being reconstructed as per the original. Repairs to the retaining wall to the east of Baradari :- The fallen and collapsed retaining wall to the northeast side of Baradari was reconstructed in UCR stone masonry. |
| 2007 - 2008 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad |
Providing stone pathway connecting Caves 19 – 34 :- The caves at Ellora are located on the western scarp of the hill ranges and are separated at many places due to streams and shallow ditches. The visitors have to often take the metalled road route which is very circuitous in nature and generally does not encourage visiting the caves by foot. In order to encourage better visitor experience and to integrate the natural setting in the visitor environment, it was decided to provide a pathway connecting these caves. The work of providing dressed stone pathway over a layer of cement concrete bed connecting the Caves 19 – 34 was taken up this year and the work is in progress . A pedestrian footbridge is also under construction over the stream to the right of Cave 16, which will connect the above pathway and complete the overall circulation of the tourists starting from Cave 1 to 34. Providing fencing to the archaeological area above the caves and along the forest area: - In continuation of last year's work, the archaeological area above the caves was provided with G.I. chain link fencing with angle iron posts. The already existing damaged barbed wire fencing was removed through the said process. The archaeological area in front of the caves was provided with grilled fencing starting from the Office of Conservation Assistant to Cave 34. Desilting of kunds along the River Elaganga :- A series of kunds (shallow pits) are located all along the River Elaganga and on its bed in front of Jogeshwari and Ganesha group of caves above Cave 29. These shallow rock-cut kunds might have been created by the original inhabitants of the Ellora Caves in order to trap the unwanted pebbles and boulders from falling down below. These pits are also a very good source of water during the summer season. These pits were desilted in order to revive them to have better water storage and also to make them functional by trapping the small pebbles and boulders that are being carried away by the River Elaganga. |
| 2007 - 2008 | Pitalkhora Caves | Pitalkhora | Aurangabad | The work of providing railing along the steps leading to the caves from the parking area was taken up and completed (Plate XI). A drain in stone masonry on either side of the steps to drain out the rain water was also constructed. |
| 2007 - 2008 | Fifteen Temples | Lonar | Buldhana | The documentation and condition mapping of temples of Lonar was completed. The work of restoration of out of plumb steps leading from Ganesha temple to lower crater was taken up and the work in progress. |
| 2007 - 2008 | Fort wall | Ballarpur | Chandrapur | In continuation of previous year, the work of reconstruction of missing inner veneering wall on the eastern side of the fort was taken up with new stones after strengthening the foundation. The work is in progress |
| 2007 - 2008 | Fort | Bhandak | Chandrapur | In continuation of previous year, the work of reconstruction of missing inner veneering wall on the western side of the fort with new stones after strengthening the foundation is in progress |
| 2007 - 2008 | Maheshwara Temple | Patan | Jalgaon | The work of laying stone slab apron all around the temple over a concrete bed layer to prevent accumulation of rain water and damage to original structure was taken up and completed. |
| 2007 - 2008 | Temple of Chandika Devi (Patnadevi Temple) | Patan | Jalgaon | A hume pipe culvert over the small stream connecting the temple was constructed and a retaining wall on either side of the culvert was provided |
| 2007 - 2008 | Mudhai Devi Temple | Vaghli | Jalgaon | In continuation of previous year work, a stone masonry retaining wall on the southern side of temple was constructed to stop the erosion on the river side. |
| 2007 - 2008 | Hindu Temple | Ambegaon | Nasik | The erection of chain link fencing around the protected area over a dwarf stone masonry wall was completed |
| 2007 - 2008 | Caves | Ankai | Nasik | A G.I. pipe railing to the steps leading to the caves was provided. The bulged out retaining wall on the north side of Caves 1 to 9 was dismantled and reconstructed in UCR stone masonry after strengthening the foundation. A G.I. pipe railing over the dwarf masonry wall was erected in front of Cave 1 to 9 for safety of visitors. |
| 2007 - 2008 | Hindu Temple | Deothan | Nasik | The work of providing G.I. chain link fencing around the protected area is in progress. |
| 2007 - 2008 | Temple of Gondeshwar Mahadev | Sinnar | Nasik | The area around the temple was enclosed by providing G.I. chain link fencing on angle iron posts over a dwarf masonry wall. |
| 2008 - 2009 | Damri Masjid (Within the limits of Cantonment) | Ahmednagar | Ahmednagar | The work of construction of stone masonry wall on three sides of mosque that was initiated during previous year was taken up and completed. |
| 2008 - 2009 | Ancient site and Remains at Daimabad | Daimabad Village Ladgaon | Ahmednagar | A retaining wall in stone masonry on the southern side of the area was constructed to stop the erosion from the River Pavara. Chain link fencing was also provided above the wall. |
| 2008 - 2009 | Group of temples at Kaigaon toka | Kaigano Toka | Ahmednagar | The old and decayed layer from the roof of fortification wall was carefully raked out and the leakage in the roof was stopped by laying fresh brick bat lime concrete. |
| 2008 - 2009 | Old Temple | Kokamthan | Ahmednagar | G.I. chin link fencing on angle iron posts over the dwarf masonry wall was erected around the protected area to stop trespassing. |
| 2008 - 2009 | Temple of Devi | Mandavgaon Katrabad | Ahmednagar | Fresh brick bat in lime concrete was laid on the roof of the temple after dismantling the decayed concrete. A retaining wall in UCR stone masonry on the southern and western side was constructed to avoid erosion of earth. |
| 2008 - 2009 | Temple of Shiva on further side of the stream | Parner | Ahmednagar | In continuation of last year's work, the erection of chain link fencing on the angle iron post over the dwarf of masonry wall was completed |
| 2008 - 2009 | Hemadpanthi Temple | Sonai Bamini | Ahmednagar | The fallen debris of wall was removed by stocking and sorting out the useful to stones. |
| 2008 - 2009 | Patur Caves (Two caves) | Patur | Akola | In continuation of last year the work of erection of G.I. chain link mesh over the dwarf masonry wall is completed. |
| 2008 - 2009 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | The Geological Survey of India (G.S.I.) recommended for the construction of a contour drain at a higher level than the existing drain to further minimize the water seepage inside the caves. The entire excavation for the foundation of section of drain was carried out by chiseling on the rock bed and the laying of cement concrete base is in progress. The existing MS trough in the roof of Cave 1 was found choked up due to continuous accumulation of minor debris inside, the trough was opened up and all the debris was removed and the trough replaced in stainless steel to divert the water seepage from the ceiling in an effective manner. The pathway from the Cave16 and leading to the toilet block was repaired by relaying cement concrete layer. The caves at Ajanta were provided with bat-proof mesh. The wooden frames were provided with suitable paint for mesh as provided as per the existing texture and to merge with the ancient setting. The cultural notice boards engraved letters on polished granite stone slabs have been provided at the Ajanta caves. These cultural notice boards have been provided for the individual caves as well as a general sign board. The stone slab had been given a 60° slope for better visibility and readability. |
| 2008 - 2009 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The broken portion of pillars and a portion of ceiling in Cave 4 was restorated with cement concrete in reinforcement duly embedded in rock and the exposed surface was finished as per rock texture. A stone coping over the parapet wall was provided on either side of steps constructed for the alternate pathway for Cave 1 to 5. An alternate pathway to the Caves 10 and 11 was provided by necessary excavation and construction of retaining wall in UCR stone masonry all along the edge of pathway to retain the filled up earth. Stone slab flooring was laid over this pathway over a concrete base. A hume pipe culvert was constructed over the stream passing to the right of Cave 10. |
| 2008 - 2009 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The old and decayed plaster from the wall of enclosure wall facing west and over the wall surface of all the four underground cells were carefully raked out and the exposed surface replastered in lime mortar and finally provided with finishing layers of especially grinded lime. Also the decayed plaster on the exterior surface of minarets located at south east corner was carefully raked out and the exposed surface was provided with a new coat of lime plaster including mending the damaged decorative designs. The roof of the Masjid was water tightened after removal of existing decayed concrete and damaged bricks and re-laid with fresh lime concrete after lying of the moulded bricks of special sizes. The wide cracks over the roof of masjid were stitched with brick bats. A grilled fencing was erected over a dwarf masonry wall around the parking area to secure the area and to prevent trespassing |
| 2008 - 2009 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | For restoration of Rang Mahal, fresh teak wood logs were procured from the Forest Department, Ballarshah and cut into required sizes of pillars, capitals, beams, rafters. The moldings as per the existing pattern were prepared. The pillars capitals, beams, rafters were erected in two rooms on the southern side. The work in remaining rooms is in progress. The undulated and badly damaged steps from Ganesh temple to Baradari were completely removed and the same was reconstructed to proper position over a cement concrete bed. The missing parapet wall was also constructed on either side of the steps. The missing merlons over the parapet wall of Baradari building was restored in brick masonry as per existing pattern. The fallen inner veneering of fort wall was reconstructed by using old available stones and new stones were used wherever necessary. The top portion of wall was water tightened by providing brick bat concrete |
| 2008 - 2009 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | For easy tourist movement, the work of lying dressed stone slab pathway connecting the caves 1-34 was taken up in continuation of last year and completed. And also a pedestrian footbridge was constructed to the right of Cave 16 which links the pathway connecting Caves 1-34. The abutment and piers were constructed and the MS. superstructure was fabricated and erected on piers and abutment. In order to store water for use during the lean period construction of two weirs across, the stream near Cave 29 across River Elganga were taken up and the construction work of the latter is in progress. The cultural notice boards, signage's for each cave and direction boards in stone slabs were provided for the information of the tourists. G.I. chain link fencing on angle iron post to the protected area on top of Caves was provided to stop trespassing by local people. |
| 2008 - 2009 | Fifteen Temples | Lonar | Buldhana | The flight of steps near Brahma kund leading to the lower rim of the crater were badly damaged and in dilapidated condition. The restoration work of the flight of steps was taken up by providing a firm base layer of cement concrete and topped with stone slabs. A parapet wall is also provided. The work is in progress. |
| 2008 - 2009 | Fort wall | Ballarpur | Chandrapur | The missing inner veneering wall of the fort on the eastern side and wall facing west was reconstructed after providing suitable foundation in cement concrete by using new stones of similar type. The top portion was provided with brick bat in lime concrete |
| 2008 - 2009 | Temple of Devi and Sambha | Dighi | Jalgaon | Stone slabs pavement around the temple to stop entry of rain water into the foundation was laid over the concrete bed. The area around the temple was leveled by necessary excavation |
| 2008 - 2009 | Hindu Temple | Ambegaon | Nasik | In continuation of last year's work, erection of G.I. chain link fencing over the dwarf masonry wall was completed |
| 2008 - 2009 | Caves | Ankai | Nasik | Stone slab flooring in front of Cave 1 to 11 was laid over cement concrete to drain out the stagnation of rain water. |
| 2008 - 2009 | Hindu Temple | Deothan | Nasik | In continuation of last year's the work of erection of chain link fencing over the dwarf masonry wall was completed |
| 2008 - 2009 | Temple of Gondeshwar Mahadev | Sinnar | Nasik | The work of erection of G.I. chain link fencing over the dwarf masonry wall was taken up in continuation of last year's work and completed |
| 2009 - 2010 | Tomb of Nizam Ahmedshah | Ahmednagar | Ahmednagar | The tomb of Nizam Ahmedshah is located in the northwestern part of Ahmednagar city and is enclosed by a high enclosure wall, many portions of which were found fallen down due to the presence of tress and vegetation. The lime plastered dome was found pulverized and decayed at many places. The step well to the southeast of the tomb and within the enclosure wall was also found damaged and the steps were out of plumb due to the presence of large trees. The damaged and fallen enclosure wall was reset and reconstructed with available and fresh stones. A large portion of the southwestern arm was completely reconstructed with lime mortar. A plinth protection was provided all around the tomb to stop the ingress of water into the foundation. The large trees and vegetation on the structures were removed, out of plumb steps were reset. The extrados of the dome was completely replastered after removal of loose and pulverized lime plaster. In addition to the main tomb, one of the four subsidiary tombs to the east of the Tomb of Nizam Ahmedshah was also provided with fresh lime plaster after removing the loose and pulverized old plaster. |
| 2009 - 2010 | Group of temples at Kaigaon toka | Kaigano Toka | Ahmednagar | The archaeological area was provided with chain link fencing at the entrance and with a gate to prevent unauthorised construction / erection of sheds by villagers. The reconstruction of fallen retaining wall of eastern side of the temple with the available stone members by using fresh binding material including filling the core was also taken up. The northern side of the temple wall of Siddheshwar Mahadev was out of plumb hence the reconstruction of the same with core filling was taken up and completed. The work of providing prop with brick masonry to prevent further deterioration and disturbance to the balconies on the eastern side was also completed. |
| 2009 - 2010 | Temple of Amriteshwar | Ratanwadi | Ahmednagar | The removal of damaged and broken Shahabad stone slabs which was provided all around the temple was completely removed and a fresh layer of basalt stone flooring over a cement concrete base was provided. |
| 2009 - 2010 | Hemadpanthi Temple | Sonai Bamini | Ahmednagar | The archaeological area was provided with an enclosure wall in UCR masonry on the eastern and southern side of the temple. The work of reconstruction of the missing stone steps with new stone members leading to tank was taken up and completed along with the dismantling the out of plumb veneering stone wall of the tank and reconstructing the same |
| 2009 - 2010 | Panch Burunj Hasrath Yab and containing a Persian inscription. | Akola | Akola | The fortification wall of the fort locally known as Asadgadh was found fallen along the main arterial roads of the city and was blocking the easy movement of the traffic. The fallen stone members were collected and stacked properly so as to undertake the reconstruction of the fallen portion of the fortification wall. The work is under progress. |
| 2009 - 2010 | Lal Khan tomb | Amner | Amravati | The work of removing the various synthetic colours provided by the locals over the ancient plaster was carefully removed and fresh plaster alsong with proper finishing over it including matching with original surface was carried out. The removal of debris from the tank located in front of mosque was carried out and strengthening of the damaged portions of the same was also executed. |
| 2009 - 2010 | City wall of Nawab Ismail Khan | Ellichpur (Achalpur) | Amravati | The city wall of Nawab Ismail Khan, Achalpur spreads intermittently all around the habitation of the city of Achalpur. The construction of a dwarf wall in UCR and erecting chain link fencing around the available area to prevent threat / missing the archaeological site was carried out |
| 2009 - 2010 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | Construction of new drain LD4 over Ajanta caves : The Geological Survey of India (GSI) recommended for the construction of contour drain (LD4) at a higher level to that of the existing drain and at the base of hill above the Ajanta scarp to stop further water seepage inside the caves. The proposed drain measured nearly 440m and was aimed to trap the rain water at a higher level and divert away from the main scarp in which the caves are located. The layout of the drain was made as per the path suggested by the GSI and design provided by Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS), Pune. The sufficient earth and rock excavation was carried out to provide a proper base to lay the cement concrete base. After completion of laying the cement concrete for the foundation bed, the work of construction of UCR stone masonry wall on either side of the drain, and fixing of Shahabad stones to the side inner wall surface is completed. Repairing and filling of cavities on the top of Caves 2 to 6 at Ajanta caves :- The basaltic rock formation at Ajanta has several voids and overhangs at many locations, some of which are directly above the caves. One such long and continuous void is noticed at the top of Caves 1-6. It has been observed in the past that these cavities and the debris filled in it are very good water retaining sources which gradually let out the moisture and water thereby affecting the caves. The seepage noticed in the ceiling of rear aisle of Cave 1 is also due to these voids. Hence it was recommended that on a trial basis, a portion of the cavity will be filled up and provided with proper drainage for water. After successful trial work above the cave 1 in the previous year (2006-07) The work of filling the cavities in UCR masonry set with cement mortar and plastering the exterior surface including finishing as rock texture above cave 2-6 was taken up and the work is in progress. During the course of clearance work for the filling up of voids above 6, an unfinished rock cut cave was also discovered. Providing stone slab pathway along the right bank of Waghura river from entrance bridge to Cave 8:- The painted caves at Ajanta are a major attraction among the tourists and particularly the Caves 1 – 2 which are at the very beginning of visitor circulation are most affected as a majority of the tourists visit these caves when they are fresh and energetic. It has been confirmed by various visitor surveys and also scientific analysis that the threat to the paintings in these caves are high when compared to other painted caves due to the presence of a large number of tourists. In order to divert the attention of the tourists from the caves and also to enable a less tedious approach to the caves as the present ascend is a steep one, an alternate pathway was suggested along the right bank of River Waghora connecting the foothill of the caves to Cave 8 directly. It is with this objective, two pedestrian footbridges were constructed in the Phase I of project funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Hence, in order to facilitate the visitor circulation to the caves, the stone paved pathway was construction on the right bank of River Waghora connecting the two pedestrian footbridges already in existence |
| 2009 - 2010 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Repairs to the existing surface water drainage, to avoid seepage inside the caves (Group II ): -The voids present above caves were threat of further seepage of rainwater into the rock matrix thereby possing a problem of water seepage into the caves located down below. The existing drain found broken at several places hence the repairing work of existing water drainage taken up this year. After dismantling the decayed stone masonry wall the work of providing and laying plain cement concrete for coping in 1:3:6 proportions, using 20 mm size hard trap stone metal has been completed. The construction of UCR stone masonry in cement mortar in 1:5 ration using available hard trap stones, including racking out joints, curing etc is in progress. Providing stone flooring in front of Cave 2 to 5 (Group I):- The work of providing and laying two line dressed stone slabs in trap stones in front of Caves 2 - 5 with required slope in cement mortar set in 1:3 ratio and finishing with dry joints was taken up and completed. Providing stone pathway from booking office to cave 8 (Group II) : - The work of removal of the damaged pathway and providing fresh dressed stone slabs over a layer of concrete bed along with construction of the retaining wall including parapet wall is in progress. A hume pipe culvert is also provided along with the stream to drain the water from the caves |
| 2009 - 2010 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Repairs to the minarets of Bibi-ka-Maqbara :- The work of removal of deteriorated pulverized and peeled out lime plaster 25-30 mm thick over exposed surface of southeast minaret was completed. The replastering of exposed surface after the removal of plaster in lime mortar in 1:3 ratio with average thickness 30 mm has also been completed in continuation of previous years. The work of applying sunla finishing over the finished plaster surface in thin coat by mixing grinded sand, lime, marble powder, etc is in progress. Repairs to the underground cells of the mausoleum at Bibi-ka-Maqbara :- The work of repairing the underground cells of the main mausoleum is in progress in continuation of previous years. After the removal of deteriorated pulverized and peeled out lime plaster 25 to 30 mm thick over masonry walls in south east corner of the cell was completed. The exposed surface was replastered in lime mortar in 1:3 ratio with average thickness 30 mm and finally, the work of applying sunla finishing over the finished plaster surface in thin coat by mixing grainded sand, lime, marble powder etc is completed. Repairs to lower western side Masjid :- The repairs to the main mausoleum of Bibi-ka-Maqbara have been initiated and completed this year. The pulverized and peeling out lime plaster of lower western side masjid facing north, south, and west was removed and replastered the exposed surface with fresh lime mortar as per existing pattern. Water tightening the dome of main mausoleum :- The work of pointing the joints of the dome of main mausoleum in lime mortar mixed with water proof compound to stop the rain water entering inside the monument has been taken up and the work is in progress. The work of mending the damaged small merlons and minarets of the parapet as per the existing pattern is in progress. Providing fencing on the eastern side of office building (in front of Asaram Bapus Ashram) :-The work of construction of UCR stone masonry compound wall on the eastern side of the office building to prevent unauthorized entry into the archaeological area was started and completed. |
| 2009 - 2010 | Daulatabad fort and monument therein (i.e. Chand Minar) | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | Restoration of Rang Mahal, Daulatabad fort :- Rang Mahal is the only exclusive example of carved wooden work in Dulatabad fort. The simple woodwork used in combination with stone and stucco work gives the structure its royal grandeur, but unfortunately the roofs have collapsed due to presence of dead load. The work of restoration of the Rangmahal is in progress in continuation of previous years. During the present year, the repairs of Rang Mahal is being carried out which include providing the missing wooden pillars, brackets, lintels and beams as per the evidences available in the southeastern, southwestern and eastern rooms. The work in the remaining rooms is in progress |
| 2009 - 2010 | Ellora Caves | Ellora | Aurangabad | Reconstruction of parapet wall above Caves 5 – 16 at Ellora :-Due to ingress of rain water, the reconstruction work of fallen and dilapidated parapet wall along the road leading from upper portion of cave 16 to the Khuldabad Rest House and above the caves 5-16 was taken up. The work of dismantling the old fallen parapet wall is completed. The work of laying cement concrete in 1:3:6 ratio using 20 mm stone metal including, compacting, curing etc is completed. The construction of UCR stone masonry parapet wall in cement mortar in 1:5 ration is in progress. The work of providing pointing to the exposed surface of stone masonry wall in cement mortar in 1:3 ratios including curing is in progress. Construction of footbridge across the stream to provide passage from Cave 16 to 18 : - For easy approach for the caves, construction of a footbridge across the stream from caves 16 to 18 was initiated in previous year and the work was completed this year. The work of providing and fixing 35 mm thick assorted size teak wood plank over the walk way of the bridge including applying the wood primer on back side was completed. Besides this, fixing of wooden plank with nut and bolt in 3” size with anchor bolt of 4” with double washer including applying the wood primer on back side was completed. |
| 2009 - 2010 | Ghrishneshwar Temple, Chatries and other ancient sites | Ellora | Aurangabad | The dismantling of the old, fallen and out of plumb eastern prakara wall was completed. The reconstruction of the damaged prakara wall by using stone size 0.30 x 0.35 x 0.20 cm in lime mortar in 1:3 ratio is in progress. The plastering work of the arch portion over the steps leading to the stepped well in lime mortar in 1:2 ratio is in progress. |
| 2009 - 2010 | Tomb of Malik Ambar | Khulatabad | Aurangabad | The earth work excavation for laying stone pavement for plinth protection and removing the excavated material from the site was carried out. The work of laying bed admixture of trap rubble stone of 40 mm size, trap stone chips and blending with 100 mm thick murrum was taken up and completed. The laying cement concrete in 1:3 ratio and providing stone slab pavement above the bed of concrete in cement mortar in 1:5 ratio was also completed. The dismantling of old, fallen and out of plumb compound wall in UCR stone masonry and reconstruction of the same in cement mortar was taken up. The work of providing coping in brick masonry work over compound wall in cement mortar in 1:5 ratio along with plastering of the exposed surface with 12 mm thick cement mortar in 1:4 ratio was completed. The construction of fallen stone members of the compound wall using stone sizes of 30 x 35 x 20 cm set in lime mortar in 1:3 ratio and core filling in between the veneering stones with rubble stones was completed |
| 2009 - 2010 | Ukkadeshwar Mahadev Temple | Ukkad Pimpri | Beed | The temple was provided with G.I. chain link fencing on angle iron posts over dwarf masonry wall, and with a grill gate for the main entrance to stop trespassing. |
| 2009 - 2010 | Fifteen Temples | Lonar | Buldhana | Conservation of Papahareshwar temple, Lonar, district Buldhana :-The work of removing debris and cleaning the surrounding area for exposing the original layout of the temple is in progress. During the clearance work the original features of the square tank and adjoining structures of the western side of the temple have been noticed and the debris accumulated in the tank has been removed.The reconstruction of fallen water tank north western wall with the available stone members using suitable binding materials after strengthening the foundation is in progress. |
| 2009 - 2010 | Gaimukha temple and tank | Lonar | Buldhana | Improvement of Gaimukh temple and restoration of existing steps :-The existing steps leading to Kumareshwar temple from Gaimukh temple are dilapidated and fallen at many places along with the retaining wall. The damaged steps and out of plumb retaining wall were carefully dismantled and same is being constructed using old as well as fresh stones whenever necessary by providing concrete base along with the construction of parapet wall work is in progress. |
| 2009 - 2010 | Fort wall | Ballarpur | Chandrapur | The fallen inner veneering wall of the fort on the northern side and facing towards south has been undertaken for repairs. The work has been carried out by providing suitable foundation in cement concrete. After dressing of the stones the construction of missing veneering walls by using sand stone block with hydrated lime mortar along with core filling with hard rubble stone masonry in hydrated lime is in progress. |
| 2009 - 2010 | Temple of Mahadev | Mahadwari | Chandrapur | The area around the temple was enclosed by erecting a chain link fencing over the dwarf stone masonry wall including racking out the joints, curing etc was completed. |
| 2009 - 2010 | Temple of Changdev | Changdev | Jalgaon | The work of the removing the existing dead plaster carefully and fresh re-pointing with lime mortar is in progress. Further, the clearance of the surrounding area for exposing the original floor level of the temple work is also in progress |
| 2009 - 2010 | Pandav Lena Caves | Pathardi | Nasik | The work of laying the dressed stones over pathway in front of caves and repairs to the stone steps leading to caves is in progress |
| 2010 - 2011 | Dhokeshwar Caves | Dhoke | Ahmednagar | In continuation of previous month the work of construction of the retaining wall along with the core filling was completed. The work of fixing the dressed stones over the pathway in front of caves is in progress. In addition to above, the work of removing debris of small temple near steps and cleaning the surrounding area for exposing the original layout of the temple is also in progress |
| 2010 - 2011 | Mallikarjun Temple | Karjat | Ahmednagar | In continuation of the previous month the work of providing and laying dressed stone flooring around the temple to protect the plinth is in progress. Along with it the reconstruction of southern side veneering wall using stones, set in lime mortar and core filling the same with rubble stone is in progress. The work of providing pointing, laying coping and plastering the compound wall of the temple is in progress. |
| 2010 - 2011 | Balapur Fort | Balapur | Akola | The construction of another lime slaking tank was carried out for preparation of lime mortar. |
| 2010 - 2011 | Ajanta Caves | Ajanta | Aurangabad | Ajanta Caves, District Aurangabad In continuation of previous month, the work of filling the voids above caves 2 to 6 with UCR stone masonry and rendering a natural rock surface is in progress. The plastered surface is being treated so as to match the original rock texture. For restoring of cave no 6, the work of removing loose and disintegrated rock with the help of chisel by manually and cleaning the surface with brush along with drilling the holes up to the sufficient depth in rock for anchoring purpose of cantilever of projected portion of the slab is in progress. For providing barricades inside the painted caves the work of erection of shed for working space and store the teak wood is in progress. |
| 2010 - 2011 | Aurangabad Caves | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Providing stone pathway from booking office to cave 8 at Aurangabad Caves, district Aurangabad :-In continuation of previous month, the work of laying the dressed stone paving over cement concrete bed and fixing the coping stone work from booking office to Cave 8 is in progress. |
| 2010 - 2011 | Tomb of Rabia Daurani (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara) | Aurangabad | Aurangabad | The work of construction of UCR stone masonry in cement mortar and providing cement plaster to coping, providing pointing to dwarf wall at rear side of Baradari at Bibi ka Maqbara, is in progress. In continuation of the previous month the work of providing and laying cement concrete for coping along with plastering the exposed surface of the concrete coping at wall in front of existing Science Branch office was completed . |
| 2010 - 2011 | Group of monuments at pauni | Pauni | Bhandar | The work of construction of retaining wall in CR stone with cement mortar in 1:5 ratios is in progress |
| 2010 - 2011 | Fifteen Temples | Lonar | Buldhana | Papahareshwar temple at Lonar group of temples, Lonar, district Buldhana : -In continuation with previous month the work of resetting the dislodge stone member of the small temple situated to the north-west of papahareshwar temple and also in eastern face of the tank near Papahareshwar Temple was completed. |
| 2010 - 2011 | Gaimukha temple and tank | Lonar | Buldhana | Gaimukh temple at Lonar group of temples, Lonar, district Buldhana In continuation of previous month, for construction of UCR stone masonry wall in front of the old steps the earth work excavation was completed and the work of removal of big size boulders is in progress |
| 2010 - 2011 | Fort wall | Chandrapur | Chandrapur | The work of reconstruction of fallen portion of fortification wall near Tulja Bhawani Temple and Anchaleshwar Temple along with veneering and core filling is in progress. |
| 2010 - 2011 | Group of Temples | Markanda | Gadchiroli | Markanda deo temple, Markanda, district Gadchiroli : -The work of dismantling the Adishakti temple wall which is out of plumb and already disturbed at many places is being carried out for properly resetting |