Bhubaneswar, Jan. 10 -- After almost three years, the excavation work at the historic Sukasari Temple in Bhubaneswar has resumed, bringing renewed focus to one of the capital city's lesser-known but significant heritage sites. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Saturday restarted the excavation following the ceremonial inauguration by Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi and BJP MLA Babu Singh.

The excavation around the Chatur Parasa (four-sided enclosure) of the Sukasari Temple had been halted for nearly three years. During this period, several unauthorised constructions had come up around the temple complex after earlier demolitions. With work resuming on January 5, ASI teams have once again begun systematic digging in the area. ...