One prominent example is the Puri Jagannath Temple in Odisha, a 12th-century Hindu temple and a centrally protected monument. In recent years, the Odisha government undertook the ₹800 crore Shree Mandir Parikrama Project
1.1 Historical context of the AMASR Act, 1958
The passage of the AMASR Act was widely welcomed as a progressive milestone, but over the decades, its limitations have become apparent. Major challenges have emerged in three interrelated domains.
Chapter 1: Introduction and Legislative Background
India’s ancient temples, stupas, viharas, gurudwaras, and sacred sites form an intricate tapestry that chronicles the spiritual, architectural, and artistic legacy of its civilisation. These monuments, ranging from the sprawling complex of the Brihadeeswara Temple to the serene relics of Sanchi Stupa and the sacred precincts of Hemkund Sahib, are more than structures: they are […]
Preface: Protecting the Divine: Law, Temples, and Heritage under the AMASR Act,
Preface India, known as Bharat in her oldest traditions, is a land where temples are not mere structures of stone and mortar, but living custodians of collective memory, faith, and civilization. Yet, the story of their protection is far from triumphant. For decades, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the institution tasked with preserving our […]