(a) whether the restoration and conservation work of the Siddheshwar Temple in Maharashtra
has been completed;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the said work of other temples in various parts of the country is still under
progress;
(d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(e) whether the Government has made any provisions for the continued upkeep of the Hottal
temples including the ones under restoration; and
(f) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF CULTURE (SMT. CHANDRESH KUMARI KATOCH)
(a)to(d) There are three centrally protected temples in Maharashtra in the name of Siddheshwar
namely Siddheshwar Temple at Machnur in district Sholapur, Temple of Siddheshwar Mahadev at
Toka in district Ahmednagar and Old Temple of Siddheshwar with three inscription slabs at
Vaghli in district Jalgaon. Conservation work on them, including the temples in the other
parts of the country is a continuous process. Essential conservation work to all such
monuments is attended to, regularly, depending upon the need of the repairs and availability
of resources and they are in a good state of preservation.
(e)&(f) Hottal temples are not protected monuments of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
However, the said monuments are under the protection of State Department of Archaeology and
Museums, Government of Maharashtra.