By PTI
DEHRADUN: Amid rising considerations over subsidence-hit Joshimath, authorities are frightened about the place to maintain the riches of Badrinath safeguarded at Narsingh temple.
Though authorities declare the temple is safe as of now, they’ve begun on the lookout for different places close by the place the riches containing an enormous amount of gold and silver in addition to different choices will be stored in case the scenario within the city worsens additional.
The worst-hit Singdhar ward and JP colony are situated at an aerial distance of simply half a kilometre from Narsingh temple including to the concerns of authorities.
Lord Vishnu, the presiding deity of Badrinath is worshipped at Narsingh temple in Joshimath after the portals of the Himalayan temple are closed for winter.
The riches of Badrinath are additionally introduced right down to the Narsingh temple throughout winter.
“There are no cracks yet in the Narsingh temple and its premises. But as a precautionary step we have made an alternative plan as to where to shift the riches if it becomes inevitable,” Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee chairman Ajendra Ajay mentioned.
“We have explored the alternative locations and found a guest house in Pipalkoti most appropriate for the purpose,” Ajay mentioned.
“Some people have also suggested a location in Pandukeshwar,” he mentioned.
“However, there is no need as yet to shift the riches anywhere. We pray to the lord that such an eventuality does not arise,” he mentioned.
The riches include 30-35 kg silver and 40-45 kg gold amid different choices, he mentioned.
DEHRADUN: Amid rising considerations over subsidence-hit Joshimath, authorities are frightened about the place to maintain the riches of Badrinath safeguarded at Narsingh temple.
Though authorities declare the temple is safe as of now, they’ve begun on the lookout for different places close by the place the riches containing an enormous amount of gold and silver in addition to different choices will be stored in case the scenario within the city worsens additional.
The worst-hit Singdhar ward and JP colony are situated at an aerial distance of simply half a kilometre from Narsingh temple including to the concerns of authorities.
Lord Vishnu, the presiding deity of Badrinath is worshipped at Narsingh temple in Joshimath after the portals of the Himalayan temple are closed for winter.
The riches of Badrinath are additionally introduced right down to the Narsingh temple throughout winter.
“There are no cracks yet in the Narsingh temple and its premises. But as a precautionary step we have made an alternative plan as to where to shift the riches if it becomes inevitable,” Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee chairman Ajendra Ajay mentioned.
“We have explored the alternative locations and found a guest house in Pipalkoti most appropriate for the purpose,” Ajay mentioned.
“Some people have also suggested a location in Pandukeshwar,” he mentioned.
“However, there is no need as yet to shift the riches anywhere. We pray to the lord that such an eventuality does not arise,” he mentioned.
The riches include 30-35 kg silver and 40-45 kg gold amid different choices, he mentioned.
