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Kerala Archaeology Department to Begin Conservation of Two Buddha Statues
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 02:33 AM
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The Kerala Department of Archaeology announced plans to start restoration work on two Buddha statues, aiming to preserve the heritage artifacts.
The Department of Archaeology in Kerala has confirmed that it will commence conservation work on two Buddha statues that are part of the state's cultural heritage. The initiative is aimed at stabilising the sculptures, preventing further deterioration, and ensuring their longevity for future generations.
Officials from the department said that a team of conservators and heritage specialists will be mobilised shortly, employing standard preservation techniques suitable for ancient stone and metal artifacts. The project will be carried out in accordance with guidelines set by national heritage bodies.
The move reflects Kerala's broader effort to safeguard its diverse historical monuments, which include Buddhist relics dating back centuries. The department has not disclosed the exact locations of the statues, citing security and preservation concerns.
Funding for the conservation work is expected to come from the state’s heritage budget, supplemented by central government grants for cultural preservation. The department will provide updates as the work progresses.
Officials from the department said that a team of conservators and heritage specialists will be mobilised shortly, employing standard preservation techniques suitable for ancient stone and metal artifacts. The project will be carried out in accordance with guidelines set by national heritage bodies.
The move reflects Kerala's broader effort to safeguard its diverse historical monuments, which include Buddhist relics dating back centuries. The department has not disclosed the exact locations of the statues, citing security and preservation concerns.
Funding for the conservation work is expected to come from the state’s heritage budget, supplemented by central government grants for cultural preservation. The department will provide updates as the work progresses.