Archive · 22 Jun 2025
Heritage Site at Prabhagiri Pattana Faces Threats
An ancient town called Prabhagiri Pattana, which had many temples is falling apart.
Some temples have been renovated with private money, but the sculptures outside are still vulnerable to the weather.
A historian and local people want the government to protect the remaining things.
The government says they don't have money to help.
Historians and locals are calling for protection of Prabhagiri Pattana's heritage.
Duvvuru Madhusudhan Reddy funded idol replacements and Shiva Temple renovation.
Dr. Govindu Surendra urges Archaeology Department to act, possibly with a museum.
Officials from the Archaeology Department cite a lack of funds for conservation.
Unprotected sculptures risk vanishing if action is not taken.
- Who
- Historians, locals, and the Archaeology Department.
- What
- Calls for protection of the deteriorating historical site of Prabhagiri Pattana.
- When
- Ongoing decline, with current calls for preservation efforts.
- Where
- Prabhagiri Pattana, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To preserve the cultural heritage of Prabhagiri Pattana due to lack of funds.
Preservation Efforts
Lack of Funds
Funding for Preservation
Preservation Efforts
Historians and community members advocate for preserving the site.
Lack of Funds
Archaeology Department states lack of funds to conserve.
- Location
- Prabhagiri Pattana, Andhra Pradesh
- Historical Significance
- Rich cultural and architectural heritage.
- Key Individuals
- Duvvuru Madhusudhan Reddy, Dr. Govindu Surendra
- Current Status
- Deteriorating, lacking protection
- Archaeology Dept.
- Cites a lack of funds for preservation
