Sambhal, 22 December: The survey work of the four-member team of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh continued for the third consecutive day on Sunday.
The ASI team from Lucknow surveyed six pilgrimage sites and 20 wells in Sambhal on Friday and Saturday.
The team reached the ancient Kalki Vishnu temple on Saturday and stayed there for about 30 minutes and examined every point closely and collected evidence. The team also got photography and videography done to find out the historicity of the dome and other structures here.
During the encroachment campaign conducted in the district recently, Shiva temples and closed wells were found in the Muslim-dominated area. After this, District Magistrate Rajendra Pansia wrote a letter to the Archaeological Survey of India for investigation and demanded inspection of the ancient pilgrimage sites and wells of the district.
The ASI team surveyed a total of 19 wells and five pilgrimage sites in Sambhal on Friday and Saturday. During this, the team also took samples for carbon dating of the ancient Shiva temple located at Khaggu Sarai and the well built in the premises there. SDM Vandana Mishra had told that the team is trying to find out the period of the temple and the well.
During the inspection, the experts of the team photographed and videographed the dome and other structures, so that their historicity could be known.
It is worth noting that Sambhal has a lot of historical and religious importance. It is related to Kalki Avatar. Places like Krishna Koop and Kalki Vishnu Temple are included in the ancient heritage here. Based on the report of ASI, the possibilities of conservation and reconstruction of these sites will be considered. This will not only highlight the historical importance of these sites, but will also promote tourism.
