Tungnath Temple, the highest temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located at an altitude of 3,680 meters in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district, is experiencing severe structural damage due to water leakage, subsidence, and a weakening foundation. Heavy monsoon rains have exacerbated these issues, raising concerns about the safety of the ancient temple for both devotees and tourists.
Believed to have been built by the Pandavas after the Kurukshetra war, Tungnath has faced increasing deterioration in recent months. Water infiltration has caused shifting of wall slates and further weakened the foundation.
The Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee, led by Ajendra Ajay, has requested help from the Geological Survey of India (GSI), the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI). In September, experts from GSI and ASI visited the site, assessed the damage, and provided recommendations for restoration. Though the temple is not officially under ASI protection, the state government has made the temple’s repair a priority to ensure its long-term stability and visitor safety.
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