Archive · 10 Oct 2026
ASI Tests Ramappa Temple Foundation Before Reconstruction
The Archaeological Survey of India is checking whether the ground under Kameshwaralayam is strong enough.
Kameshwaralayam is a historic hall beside Ramappa Temple.
Experts tested the soil and the completed foundation.
These checks will help determine whether the foundation needs more strengthening.
The foundation cost ₹2.89 crore.
A tender for restoring the structure above it is being processed for ₹6.89 crore.
The hall was taken apart in 2012 because it was in poor condition.
Funding for rebuilding was sanctioned in 2022.
Officials say reconstruction will continue in layers after the test results are reviewed.
The Archaeological Survey of India’s Hyderabad Circle conducted geotechnical tests on Kameshwaralayam’s newly completed foundation.
Plate Load Tests and undisturbed soil sampling were carried out under IS Code Standards 1888 and 2720.
The tests assessed ground stability and the foundation’s capacity to support reconstruction of the structure.
The foundation cost ₹2.89 crore; a ₹6.89-crore tender for restoring the superstructure is in process.
Kameshwaralayam was dismantled in 2012, and reconstruction funding was sanctioned in 2022.
- Who
- The Archaeological Survey of India’s Hyderabad Circle, working with MTLS Engineers Pvt. Ltd. and retired geotechnical experts from NIT Warangal.
- What
- Geotechnical tests were conducted on the completed Kameshwaralayam foundation to assess ground stability before reconstruction.
- When
- The article does not state when the tests were conducted; the structure was dismantled in 2012 and reconstruction funding was sanctioned in 2022.
- Where
- Kameshwaralayam, on the eastern side of Ramappa Temple.
- Why
- To check the foundation’s load-bearing capacity and determine whether further strengthening is needed before rebuilding.
Proceed with reconstruction
Confirm stability first
Next restoration steps
Proceed with reconstruction
The completed foundation and restoration tender create a basis for proceeding with reconstruction.
Confirm stability first
ASI officials say remaining work will proceed layer by layer only after results confirm the foundation’s load-bearing capacity and show whether more strengthening is needed.
- Testing agency
- Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Hyderabad Circle
- Tests
- Plate Load Tests and collection of undisturbed soil samples
- Standards
- IS Code Standards 1888 and 2720
- Foundation cost
- ₹2.89 crore
- Superstructure restoration tender
- ₹6.89 crore; tender is in process
- Dismantled
- 2012, due to dilapidation
- Funding sanctioned
- 2022