Mass cleaning on Big Temple precincts
A mass cleaning drive was conducted at the Sri Brahadeeswarar Temple complex in Thanjavur on May 18. The initiative, organized by the Archaeological Survey of India, involved around 50 employees who worked to remove wild growth from the site. This event coincided with the celebration of International Museum Day.
- ▪The cleaning drive took place at the Big Temple complex in Thanjavur.
- ▪Around 50 ASI employees participated in the cleaning exercise.
- ▪The initiative was led by ASI Tiruchi Circle Superintending Archaeologist P. Aravazhii.
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A mass cleaning drive was taken up by the Archaeological Survey of India at Sri Brahadeeswarar Temple complex, popularly known as Big Temple, in Thanjavur on May 18 on the occasion of the International Museum Day.According to sources, around 50 ASI employees were involved in the exercise of removing wild growth on the ramparts and lawns at the complex. The mass cleaning exercise was flagged off by the ASI Tiruchi Circle Superintending Archaeologist P. Aravazhii, sources added.
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