(a) whether the Government proposes to grant financial assistance for renovation of ancient and famous temples in Kanchipuram in Tamilnadu;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the funds likely to be sanctioned for the said purpose; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE ( SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY )
(a) to (d) The Archaeological Survey of India, Chennai Circle,
Chennai is preserving the following seven centrally protected monuments at Kanchipuram and all conservation and maintenance works are taken up by ASI in these monuments:-
1. Iravathareswara Temple
2. Piravatareswara Temple
3. Jvarahareswara Temple
4. Mathangeswara Temple
5. Vaikuntaperumal Temple
6. Kailasanatha Temple
7. Mukteswara Temple