<p>Former minister Alangur Srinivas had ensured release of Rs three crore for the renovation of the ancient temple and work on developing the temple had also begun.<br /><br />Officers of the Nirmiti Kendra had started laying the foundation for a travellers’ bungalow for the convenience of the visitors to the temple.<br /><br />On learning about such developments, the officers of the State Archaeological Department, led by Siddana Gowda, ordered the officers of the Tourism Department to build the bungalow at a different spot. <br /><br />They also explained that the Virupakshaswamy Temple is situated at a protected area and therefore no building can be constructed on the land.<br /><br />They also instructed the officers of the Nirmiti Kendra to keep safe the stone blocks that were piled up near the temple for construction work.</p>.<p>Tourism Department officer Shivalingaiah, tahsildar P Jayamadhava and muzrai Manjunath were present.</p>
<p>Former minister Alangur Srinivas had ensured release of Rs three crore for the renovation of the ancient temple and work on developing the temple had also begun.<br /><br />Officers of the Nirmiti Kendra had started laying the foundation for a travellers’ bungalow for the convenience of the visitors to the temple.<br /><br />On learning about such developments, the officers of the State Archaeological Department, led by Siddana Gowda, ordered the officers of the Tourism Department to build the bungalow at a different spot. <br /><br />They also explained that the Virupakshaswamy Temple is situated at a protected area and therefore no building can be constructed on the land.<br /><br />They also instructed the officers of the Nirmiti Kendra to keep safe the stone blocks that were piled up near the temple for construction work.</p>.<p>Tourism Department officer Shivalingaiah, tahsildar P Jayamadhava and muzrai Manjunath were present.</p>
