konark

Frankly I was really disappointed by the renovation being done at Konark and so only took some photos focusing on the renovation, and then put my camera away. Someone said that this renovation (of putting in blank stone walls where there were richly carved surfaces) is necessary to prevent the temple from falling, but I feel that if it has to fall, let it fall.... why intervene in such a beautiful piece of art and spoil it so that we can preserve the remaining? I presume that since its a World Heritage site they've done their homework and this is the best they can do - but if this is the best then the best is not good enough!!