After PMO’s intervention, ASI allots Rs 45 lakh for restoration of Dwarkadhish temple

“Temples of Shri Dwarkadhishji and Shri Rukshminiji at Dwarka require urgent attention for repairing, renovation and restoration works. It was observed that many stones are worn out, and enfeebled due to the exposure to the Sun and rain all these years and impaired by use. Many portions of these temple buildings are quite in delapidated condition,” Dhruv wrote in his letter to the ASI chef.

GPYVB is a body of Gujarat government working for development of major places of worship in the state.

After writing the letter to the ASI, Dhruv also sought intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the matter. On the directions of the Prime Minister’s Office, the ASI allotted Rs 45.63 lakh special grant for conservation and restoration of the twin temples, a release from GPYVB said.

Dwarkadhish temple situated on the bank of river Gomati in Dwarka town and Rukshamni temple near Rupen harbour close to Dwarka town are monuments protected by ASI.

Dhruv has suggested water-proofing, plantation and groyne wall to push back seawater from near these twin temples.