<p>The two-century-old Lushington Wellesley Bridge, near Sathegala in Kollegal taluk, that was washed away by incessant rains in 2018 is being restored at a cost of Rs 2 crore.</p>.<p>Besides, the Madhya Ranganathaswamy temple, near Shivanasamudra, that draws thousands of devotees from across the country, is also being renovated at a cost of Rs 2.58 crore.</p>.<p>District in-charge Minister C Puttarangashetty performed the groundbreaking ceremony, here, on Monday.</p>.<p>Speaking to reporters, the Minister said that the 18th century Ranganathaswamy temple, which is in a dilapidated condition will be renovated at a cost of Rs 2.58 crore.</p>.<p>Except for the presiding deity, the sanctum sanctorum, ceiling, roof, rocks on the walls would be renovated or newly built. The works would be completed within 18 months, he said.</p>.<p>The 20-metre stretch of the 350-metre long Wellesley Bridge was washed away due to floods last year. The department of Tourism and Archaeology would take up the repair works and conservation, he said.</p>
<p>The two-century-old Lushington Wellesley Bridge, near Sathegala in Kollegal taluk, that was washed away by incessant rains in 2018 is being restored at a cost of Rs 2 crore.</p>.<p>Besides, the Madhya Ranganathaswamy temple, near Shivanasamudra, that draws thousands of devotees from across the country, is also being renovated at a cost of Rs 2.58 crore.</p>.<p>District in-charge Minister C Puttarangashetty performed the groundbreaking ceremony, here, on Monday.</p>.<p>Speaking to reporters, the Minister said that the 18th century Ranganathaswamy temple, which is in a dilapidated condition will be renovated at a cost of Rs 2.58 crore.</p>.<p>Except for the presiding deity, the sanctum sanctorum, ceiling, roof, rocks on the walls would be renovated or newly built. The works would be completed within 18 months, he said.</p>.<p>The 20-metre stretch of the 350-metre long Wellesley Bridge was washed away due to floods last year. The department of Tourism and Archaeology would take up the repair works and conservation, he said.</p>
