Bhubaneswar, Oct. 13 -- The historic Durbar Hall of Paralakhemundi Palace , an architectural marvel that played a pivotal role in Odisha's statehood movement in 1936, is now facing serious threats from environmental degradation and neglect, according to a report released by Matriarch and the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH).
The detailed report, prepared by Conservation Architect Anisa Swain, who recently led a team from Matriarch Architecture and Conservation along with INTACH members to Paralakhemundi, describes the Durbar Hall as an iconic monument symbolising Odia Asmita (identity) that must be preserved, recognized, and celebrated by the State.
Swain said the magnificent Durbar Hall,once alive with royal g...