"We want to remove cement plaster that was used during earlier renovations and use original material for restoration," ASI Superintending Archaeologist S S Gupta said.
The Shiva Dol (temple) in Sibsagar town, the Gaurisagar Tank, the Gaurisagar Shiva Dol and the Charaideo Maidams (graveyards of Ahom kings) built during the heydays of the Ahom rule were to be restored.
"The intention of the project is to give back the monuments, temples and structures their old looks and ensure that our heritage is protected," Gupta said.
Gupta said work has already begun at the Gaurisagar Dol and lime-surkhi plaster would be used in renovation.
"I had visited the place and found that many things did not reflect the tradition and glory of the Ahom era. Use of cement plaster at many places, besides erection of a frame over the sacred stone, gave an awkward look," he said. (MORE)
