India, July 16 -- In a concerted initiative to protect heritage and natural beauty, a group of volunteers led a clean-up drive at the sacred Dhanushkoti rock site near Melukote.

Dhanushkoti, also known as Dhanushkoti-Seetha Kund, holds immense significance both mythologically and historically. According to legend, Lord Rama shot an arrow into the rock to draw water and quench Sita's thirst during their exile.

However, years of neglect had left the site defaced, with names and messages painted across the Temple wall, the rear of the rock and lower sections of the structure.

Volunteer Surabhi Manjunath uses a rope harness to erase the markings. MLA Darshan Puttannaiah joined hands. The team that removed graffiti from the rocks.

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