<p>As the President and her family went round the 13th century architectural wonder, members of the Konark Surakshya Samiti conveyed to her their worries over the safety of the temple.<br /><br />They alleged that the Archaeological Survey of India is neglecting the conservation and maintenance of the site and sought her intervention in the issue. <br /><br />The Samiti also handed over a memorandum to the President in this regard and she promised to look into the matter, Samiti's president Sarat Jaya Singh said.<br /><br />The President, accompanied by husband Devisingh Shekhawat, her family members and Orissa Governor M C Bhandare, spent about 30 minutes in the temple complex.<br />Patil and her husband described the structure as an 'architectural wonder' and underlined the need for its proper conservation.<br /><br />A large number of people from the area also gathered near the temple to have a glimpse of the President.</p>
<p>As the President and her family went round the 13th century architectural wonder, members of the Konark Surakshya Samiti conveyed to her their worries over the safety of the temple.<br /><br />They alleged that the Archaeological Survey of India is neglecting the conservation and maintenance of the site and sought her intervention in the issue. <br /><br />The Samiti also handed over a memorandum to the President in this regard and she promised to look into the matter, Samiti's president Sarat Jaya Singh said.<br /><br />The President, accompanied by husband Devisingh Shekhawat, her family members and Orissa Governor M C Bhandare, spent about 30 minutes in the temple complex.<br />Patil and her husband described the structure as an 'architectural wonder' and underlined the need for its proper conservation.<br /><br />A large number of people from the area also gathered near the temple to have a glimpse of the President.</p>
