Innovations in Development of Yadagiri Gutta Temple in Telangana State, India

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10.2991/978-94-6463-252-1_35How to use a DOI?

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Geotechnical Engineering; Heritagestructures; Retaining Wall Granitemasonry; Lime mortar

Abstract

The Paper presents some of the challenges encountered in the Development of the ancient Yadagiri Gutta Temple, located on a hillock, in Yadadri - Bhuvanagiri District of Telangana State, India. A major hurdle was the dismantling of the entire Temple and associated buildings (other than two very sacred structures), without causing inconvenience to the daily flow of pilgrims. The second challenge was to increase the area of the Temple from the existing half acre on top of the hillock. This involved the construction of a Retaining Wall of length 500 m and height 30 m, along the periphery of the hillock. The backfill created an additional space of 4 acres for additional structures and facilities. The construction of seven - storied Main Gateway of height 22 m, weighing 12000 t, placed on fractured boulders was completed successfully. The Temple is expected to have a longevity of 1,000 years. It was built of black granite stone. The compactness of the rock was ascertained through ultra-sonic pulse testing Following the Heritage norms, in place of conventional cement, lime mortar, prepared with ingredients of ink nut (haritakayi), jaggery and jute. The cost of the development was about Rs.1,000 crores. Work commenced in 2015. The Temple was inaugurated in in March 2022.

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TI  - Innovations in Development of Yadagiri Gutta Temple in Telangana State, India
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