Konark Sun Temple

A critical assessment of the Konark Sun Temple's conservation needs, based on unpublished 1997 observations by M.N. Deshpande and colleagues, highlights urgent structural vulnerabilities and proposes evidence-based strategies for preserving this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The study emphasizes the necessity for targeted interventions that address both aesthetic degradation and structural instability while maintaining historical integrity. By analyzing architectural deterioration patterns and environmental impacts, the research offers a framework for sustainable conservation, balancing scientific rigor with cultural heritage preservation.

Lahiri, N. (2021). Konark Sun Temple. Archaeology and the Public Purpose, 280–284. https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780190130480.003.0021