Final Presentation 08-06-06

INDEX
PRELUDE I
HISTORY II
ARCHITECTURE III
OVER ALL ESTIMATE IV
NAVLAKHA TEMPLE 01
GANESHA TEMPLE 02
RAMPOL GATE 03
CHHELESHWAR TEMPLE 04
VIKIA VAV 05
GROUP OF SONKANSARI TEMPLES 06

Prelude :
Ghumali is located in Jamnagar District (Lat, 21 53’ ; long 69, 46.75) It is 70 kms away
from Jamnagar and 6 kms from Bhanvad.
Once the magnificent capital of Saindhav dynasty has now shrunken to a as mall
village of a few unkempt huts and houses occupied by mix population like koli, harijan
etc. Except some farmer, the villagers are engaged as labour in factories and farms.
People of the village are living in dearth of their daily need.
The whole village is surrounded by wild bushes, babool trees and dust. It is a
desolated village.
Ghumali has no train connection – Nearest town is Bhanvad and nearest city is
Porbandar.
Roads leading to Ghumali from both the side’s are not in good shape.
CONSERVATION REPORT FOR TEMPLES AT GHUMALI I

HIREN A. GANDHI & ASSOCITES. ARCHITECTS,PLANNERS,INTERIOR DESIGNERS.
History :
Ghumali is derived from Bhrubhutapalli, Bhutambilika and Bhumali.
History of Ghumali goes back to cir. 735 A. D. after collapse of Maitrak Kingdom
Saindhav emerges as a ruler of Western Saurashtra. It is assumed that Pusyadev was
a founder of Saindhav dynasty. He established his seat in Ghumali and ruled in
between 735 A. D. to 750 A. D. Saindhav kings ruled for 185 years. Last king of this
dynasty was Jaik. He was very brave and noble. He was on throne from 900 A. D. to
920 A. D.. No trace of Saindhav dynasty is found there after. Ghumali enjoyed its status
as capital during all this period.
There was a dark period of 70 years after 920 A. D. It comes to the light when Jethawas
came to rule over this region. Ghumali was the capital of their reign. Ranak Baskaldev
was the first king of Jethava dynasty. He came on throne in 989 A. D. Bhanaji was the
last ruler of Jethva dynasty. His rule ended in 1290 A. D. Ghumali was a capital for 555
years in medieval time. It seems that it might have been vibrating with live activities.
The magnificent remains present the picture that people were religious and happy.
People of different kind of sect might be celebrating the fairs and festivals at times.
After Bhan Jethava (1290 A. D. ) the decline of Ghumali started and it never regain its
prosperity of its glorious past.
CONSERVATION REPORT FOR TEMPLES AT GHUMALI II

Architecture :
There are three Navlkha temples in Saurashtra. They are at Sejakpur, Anandpur and
Ghumali.
Navlakha temple at Ghumali is decleared as protected monument by the Education

Department, Government of Gujarat Notification no. GH-SH-54 – AHR – 1073 – 14213 –
(76) – P, Dt. 21st. January 1977.
There is no viable storey or archaeological evidence for the name `Navlakha’. There is a
traditional story that nine lakhs of rupees have been spent for its construction.
Considering the huge size of temple. The builder of this temple is also not known by any
Archaeological source or from old text. Though it’s not possible to construct such huge
temple without the patronage of ruler. It’s age can be determined only on the basis of
style and comparison of other dated temples.
This temple is dedicated to lord Shiv, hence the ruler must be disciple of Lord Shiv. After
careful observation and comparison of the other temples, Prof. Dhaky has opined that
this temple must be of last phase of 12th. Cent. A. D. Vikioji (ii) was ruler at this time.
There is a stepwell near Ghumali known as Vikia Vav. Vikioji was ruling in Ghumali in
1193 A.D. Navlakha temple also of the same period. In the absence of doubtless
evidence it is not unsafe to presume that this two magnificent structures were gift to the
people by Vikioji (ii).
CONSERVATION REPORT FOR TEMPLES AT GHUMALI III

COMPLETE PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE FOR THE CONSERVATION WORKS
OF GHUMLI CLUSTER
COST SUMMARY REPORT
Sr.Nos. Description Am ount(Rs. In lacs)

1 Civil Works 13.50
2 Machinery and Equipments 14.10
3 Preliminary Estimate of Navlakha Temple 176.10
4 Preliminary Estimate of Son Kansari Group 185.10
5 Preliminary Estimate of Chelleshw er Temple 29.45
6 Preliminary Estimate of Ganesh Temple 4.87
7 Preliminary Estimate of Rampole Gate 7.80
8 Preliminary Estimate of Vikiya Vav 40.55
Grand Total 471.47 lacs
CONSERVATION ESTIMATE FOR TEMPLES AT GHUMALI IV

Prelim inary estim ate for the Conservation w orks of Ghum li Cluster
CIVIL WORKS REQUIRED(OVERALL)
S.Nos Item Qty Unit Rate Am ount

1 Workers shed constructed in bela stone masory in Mud Mortar 30 Nos 25000 750000
w ith cement pointing of 3 m X 3m size
2 (2) Site office 5mX 3.5m size 3 no 83333 249999
3 Temporary approach roads for each monument to carry the Job Job Job 200000
matls etc.
4 Cap & Office matl required during w ork Job Job Job 50000
5 Electric & w ater facility charges Job Job Job 100000
Grand Total 1349999

Prelim inary estim ate for the Conservation w orks of Ghum li Cluster
MACHINERIES AND EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED(OVERALL)
S.Nos. Item Qty Unit Rate Am ount

1 Tubler Scaffolding 10m X 2m X 10m sie one unit 4 units 250000 1000000
2 Chainpully blocks
3 T cap 4 nos 4 Nos 30000 120000
1 T cap 8 nos 8 Nos 20000 160000
3 Sliding jacks w ith horizontal & vertical combination 4 nos 5000 20000
4 Wooden ballies from 20 cm dia to 5 cm dia & 2.5 m to 6m Job Job 60000 60000
long
5 Mis. Materials like coir string, cotton roas w ire, ropes, shisham Job Job 50000 50000
w oods, troughts, buckets trekams, fabras, spindles, cosh,
storage tank etc.
Grand Total Rs. 1410000

NAVLAKHA TEMPLE :
Temple faces east. It stands on high jagati. (Platform) It is the highest jagati among the
other temples in Saurashtra, save Gop temple. There was a toran in front of entrance.
Toran is disappeared but two kumbhi (base) are there as an evidence of its existence,
Jagati was surrounded by asanpatt with kakshasan. Now some traces are visible.
Talman (Plan) of Navlakha temple re-sembles to the temples of Modhera and Somnath
where as Shikhar (spire) seems to be similar to Modhera and Sunak temples. The
temple is Sandhar type. Ambulatory path has three windows in three directions. Temple
consist of girbhgruh and rangmandap. Rangmandap has three entrance.
Temple is two storied. The pilasters are plain, but free standing pillars in central portion
and in antaral are ornate. This kind of carving on pillars are known in 12th. Century A. D.
There are 64 pillars and pilasters at ground floor, among them 22 are pillars and 42 are
pilasters. 48 different kind of sculptures are carved in stambhshirsha are a notable
features. This is very unique example.
Structural Analysis :
Length of the platform is 52.40 meters width is 29.8 meters and height is 2.82 meters.
CONSERVATION - REPORT- NAVLAKHA TEMPLE 01

Total length of temple is 22.94 meters and width is 18.12 meters. Width of Rangmandap
is 13.10 meters and length is 10.20 meters, excluding choki and taran and antaral.
Antaral is 5 x 1.5 meters. Girbhgruh measures 11.28 meters width and 8.00 meters in
length. Cell is square of 3.53 x 3.53 shikhar of the temple is disturbed from the top hence
no regular measurement is possible to give. All the sides of shikhar are of different size.
Most of the lintels are cracked. Sara of the Stambha are deteriorated and frazzle.
Disturbance of stones of Shikhan resulted in cracks of roofing stones of ambulatory path.

To avoid hazard, the support of dry masonry is given to the stones of roof.
Samvarana of rangmandap is gone. No stone of Vitan is saved. North side of mandap

and choki are collapsed. Southern choki is also in dilapidated condition.
Once the Shikhar with uru Shrung might have been looking very beautiful. Now its looks
ugly because of the disturbed stones.
In all, fifty percent of the temple is ruined. It is a mommoth work to conserve and restore
the temple.

Suggestion for conservation :
 Debris to be removed from the North side of temple. (Plate No. 1 to 4 a)
 A trial trench of 1 meter x ½ meter should be taken at suitable place

adjacent to the pith of temple to know the original floor of jagati and base of the
temple.
 Asanpatt of jagati needs to be restored. (Plate No. 5,5A, 5B, 5C)
 Heavy load of disturbed stones of shikhar should be removed from the

upper part with stringent care. This is very important. Otherwise it can
impede the whole work. (Plate No. 6)
 Reset the original fallen pillars in its original place.
 Cracked lintels need to be removed and new should be placed as per the
original size and shape. (Plate No. 7)
 After removing the load from upper part of ambulatory the roofing stones
frazzled and almost all frazzled and cracked should be removed and new
slabs should be placed.

 Scattered stone around the temple should be arranged in proper manner
and space for reuse in restoration. (Plate No. 8, 8A, 8B)
 Flooring of the jagati needs to be completed.
 Flooring of mandapa and girbhgruh also need to be repaired by stone as

per requirement.
 The kund needs to be conserved by placing the stones fallen around.

(Plate No. 9.)
Note : Restoration, using new stones can be suggested after the

conservation is over.
A connection of kund with temple needs to be discovered.

PLATE NO.- 4A
PLATE NO.- 5B
PLATE NO.- 5A
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PLATE NO.- 5C
PLATE NO.- 8
PLATE NO.- 7

PLATE NO.- 8A PLATE NO.- 8B

DETAIL OF BHADRA, FACING SOUTH SOUTHERN PART OF MANDAP & CHOKI, FACING EAST
DETAIL OF BHADRA, FACING SOUTH FACING NORTH-EAST
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FACING EAST PITH OF TORAN
FLIGHT OF STEPS PITH OF TORAN

FACING EAST FACING NORTH
FACING SOUTH-WEST FACING NORTH

GODDESS GODDESS
GODDESS(DEFACED) GODDESS

GODDESS GODDESS
GODDESS GODDESS

GODDESS GODDESS
BLANCK GODDESS

FACING SOUTH-WEST WITH CHOKI
FACING EAST
FACING WEST

GODDESS FACING EAST
VINAYAK DEFACED DEITY

GODDESS DETAIL OF BHADRA
GODDESS DETAIL OF BHADRA,FACING WEST

DEFACED SCULPTURE GODDESS
DEFACED SCULPUTRE GODDESS

Nam e of Work : Prelim inary Estim ate to Navlakaha Tem pleVi.Ghum li T. Bhanw ad Dist. Jam nagar
PART A CONSERVATION WORK
S.Nos. Description Qty. Unit Rate Am ount
1 Cleaning of the site around the monument Job Job 50,000 50,000
removing debris etc.
2 Sorting out the temple stones, architectural Job Job 100000 100000
members etc. useful for reuse in the
restoration of the monument lying nearby the
monument premises.
3 Removal of the debris fallen dow n in the 100 cmt 500 50000
earth quake incl.sorting out the temple stones
and other useful materials etc.
4 Dismantling the existing structure of the 600 cmt 700 420000

monument i.e. Shikhra, Grabhagirah, and
portion above plinth
5 Resetting the structure taken out in Item No. 4 600 cmt 3500 2100000
in L.C.M.
6 Dismantling he existing structure of the 300 cmt 1000 300000

Rangmandapa of the temple
incl. fastening of stones etc.
8 Prov. new ly dressed stone for missing and 270 cmt 17500 4725000
broken stones in item No.4 & 6 (Assuming
30% stones w ill be provided new )
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9 Strengthening of the plinth by grouting, 100 cmt 7500 750000
pointing and approx. 30% replacement of by
new ly dressed and carved stones incl.fixing
etc.
10 Takinout & resetting of the flooring of the 540 Sqmt 3500 1890000
temple incl. prov. new ly plain dressed stones
flooring for missing portion.
11 Replacement of the broken, eroded stones of 150 cmt 17500 2625000

the Jagati of the temple by new stones incl.
dressing, carving, cost of stone etc. in
L.C.M.
Sub Total Rs. 5,265,000

PART B - DEVELOPMENT WORKS
S.Nos. Description Qty. Unit Rate Amount
1 Internal pathway with local rough stone 2200 Sqmt 500 1100000
2 Construction of Staff Quarters 25 Sqmt 6500 162500
3 Security Cabin & Pump Room 15 Sqmt 6500 97500
4 Drinking water & toilet facility 30 Sqmt 7500 225000
5 Electrical Works 5852 Sqmt 250 1463000
6 3 Nos New gate 3 Nos 50000 150000
7 New Cahinlink Fencing ( 1.8 mt. High) 325 Rmt 240 78000
8 Stone sitting benching 25 Nos 10000 250000
9 Dust Bin 10 Nos 1000 10000
Sub Total Rs. 3536000
GRAND TOTAL Rs. 17,596,000

GANESH TEMPLE :
Ganesh temple is located a few meters away in South from Navalakha temple. It is early in
date from Navlakha temple. This is of pre Solanki period. Temple faces East. No
Archaeological or literary evidence of its builder, but it inheritance the style of the period. It
seems that it was Sandhar temple but the ambulatory and closed hall have disappeared.
Shikhar is Latina carved with beautiful Jal work. A choki stands some two meters away in
front of temple. It is difficult to establish relation with temple because the middle building in
between the temple and choki is disappeared. Cella has no original deity. There is a
adhisthan in Girbhgruh. The Shikhar is beautiful and well balanced. Bhumiamlak enhance
the beauty. Chaity window mofif carved on is in good condition. Walls are plain. Absence of
Sculpture tends one to think about its antiquity. The date of the temple could be of late
eighth or early ninth century.
It seems that some salvage repair is done in front part of shikhar to prevent further
damage. Door frame is also not original, however amalsarak is in a good shape but Kalas
in gone.
North side wall is repaired. West side of wall and Shkandha is eroded by wind force. South
side wall needs conservation.
CONSERVATION - REPORT - GANESHA TEMPLE 02

Structural Analysis:
Temple is small and Big stones are not used in building. Whole temple is constructed with
small stones like bricks.
Height of the temple is 10.37 meters and width of temple is 3.75 meters. Temples is
rectangular.
Choki a few meters away in front of temple is of 2.81 x 2.77 meters. Total height of choki
is 3.21 where as pillars are of 2.59 meters in height. Kuta over choki is disturbed
Asanpatta of choki is vanished.
Suggestions for Conservation :
 Before commencement of conservation a trench should be laid adjacent to the temple

to find out the original base and relation of choki with temple. Trench should be of 1 x
½ meter and 15 cms in depth. This will reveal the strength of the temple.
 Shikhar is defaced by erosion. All the stones need to be replaced by new stones.
Strength and compactness’ of stone should be tested in laboratory before use.
(Plate No. 1, 1A, 1B.)
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 Salvage repairing gives ugly look in Shikhar. This should be brought in original
shape. (Plate No. 2)
 Choki needs to strengthen giving proper treatment to the pillars. (Plate No. 3)
 Kuta of choki should be conserved with original stones lying near to it.
 Asanpatta should be reconstructed with original stones available at site.
 Eroded stones from West and South side of wall be replaced by new stones.
 Flooring in Girbhgruh and up to choki need to be repaired.
 North wall has developed a crack. The wall should be strengthen. (Plate No. 4)
CONSERVATION - REPORT- GANESHA TEMPLE 02

PLATE NO.- 1A
PLATE NO.- 2
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PLATE NO.- 1B
PLATE NO.- 1
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Nam e of Work : Prelim inary Estim ate to Ganesha Tem ple, Via. Ghum li, Dist. Jam nagar
2 Sorting out the temple stones, architectural Job Job 5000 5,000
monument premises.
3 Prov. New ly dressed ashler stones 20 cmt 8500 170000
masonary to Shirka of the temple for missing
portion above door frame and back side
4 Providing new ly dressed stones carved for 5 cmt 17500 87500
the skandh portion of the temple as per
original
5 Taking out the dislodged and broken 35 cmt 1000 35000

members of choky in front of the temple
6 Providing stone florring all around the temple 150 cmt 1200 180000
encl. 50% new ly dressed stones
7 Trail trench to cheques the foundation of the job job 50000 5000
temple
Grand Total Rs. 487,500
CONSERVATION - ESTIMATE - GANESHA TEMPLE 02

RAMPOL GATE :
A bracket of Rampol gate is the only surviving part of rampart. This might be the western
end of the city. It is in North West direction of Navlakha temple. The rampart is vanished.
Rampol gate is a legendary name. No body knows the story behind, nor the archaeological
or literacy sources to know about the name.
Remains of gate gives a proof that it was an important city and capital of Saindhav kings.
The bracket is beautifully carved. The sculpture of vigorous Mahismardini attract the sight of
beholder. The elephant is a sign of prosperity where as a row of names indicates a
Saindhav rule.
Structure Analysis :
Though it is called a Ramapol gate nothing is seen except a beautifully carved bracket. So
called gate has 3 meters width. Upper portion of gate is gone.
There are three kumbhi other then the pillared brackets. There may be more doors then
usual one. The kumbhi 0.56 cms wide and 0.75 cms in height.
CONSERVATION - REPORT - RAMPOL GATE 03

Total height of bracket is 5 meters. Remains of rampart measures at North 2.87 and in
South 2.95 in width. The total rampart is 9.07 metes.
Suggestion for Conservation :
 Debris need to be removed. (Plate No. 1 & 2)
 Identify the original stones lying around and replace in original place.
 Complete the gate if original stones are recovered. (It can be determined after
removal of debris).
CONSERVATION - REPORT - RAMPOL GATE 03

PLATE NO.- 1
DETAIL OF SCLUPTURE
PLATE NO.- 2
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Nam e of Work : Prelim inary Estim ate to Ram pole Gate Vi.Ghum li T. Bhanw ad Dist. Jam nagar

1 Cleaning of the site around the monument removing debris etc. Job Job 10,000 10,000
2 Sorting out the temple stones, architectural members etc. Job Job 20000 20,000
useful for reuse in the restoration of the monument lying
nearby the monument premises.
3 Dismantling the existing structure as it is in dilapidated 100 cmt 500 50000
4 Ressetting the same structure takne out on Item No.3 100 cmt 3500 350000
5 Providing new ly dressed stone for missing or broken portion 20 cmt 17500 350000
Sub Total Rs. 780,000
CONSERVATION - ESTIMATE - RAMPOL GATE 03

CHHELESHWER TEMPLE :
Chheleshwar temple is located about 100 meters away from Navlakha temple in North – West
direction. It is at the edge of pond known as Chhela. Because of the nearness to Chhela,
people recognize this temple as Chheleshwar temple. Presence of Nandi and other
Sculptures conform that this temple was dedicated to the lord shiv.
The temple suffered heavily by earthquake as well as by people. Stones of Jagati are taken
away by people. The whole temple is in dilapidated condition. Porch is gone. Fragments of
temple stones are lying scattered around.
The temple was a good example of Saindhav style. The Shikhar is broken but some
Karnkutas without lattic work are survived. Door frame is defaced. The pith of the temple
consist of Kharshila, jadambo, antari and jadambo. This is an advance stage of temple
architecture of the Saindhav period. Vedibhandh has kumbh, kalash, patt and Kapotali.
Mandovar is plain, but a gavatksh with idol at bhadra is there. Over the mandovoa most part
of the temple is disturbed.
Jagati has Kharshila jadambo, antari, karnika, chhadya and again jadambo. Jagati measures
9.75 x 8.7 Meters. Vedibandh is made of kumbh, kalash, antarpatt and kapotah. Kumbh is
decorated with ardhratna motif. The garbhgruh measures 3.40 x 3.36 metere from inside.
CONSERVATION - REPORT - CHHELESHWAR TEMPLE 04

Door is of 2.60 x 2.20 meters. The height up to the kutchhadya is 3.63 meters. Girbhgruh
has samtal vitan. It is broken from centre. Cracks are seen in lalatbimb Execept karnakuta
the other urushrungs are broken.
Suggestions For Conservation :
 Scattered stones should be collected and arranged for re use. (Plate No. 1)
 Arrangement of the stone and identification should be done as per the advice of
archaeologist to save duplication of labour.
 The whole temple, upto the jagati level should be dismantled. (Plate No. 1)
 The temple should be re-constructed with dismantled and sorted out stones.
 Mortar is not to be used. It can only be used from inside so that no outer
appearance is disturbed. This should be done only by experienced engineer.
 A fence with gate to be provided around the temple at reasonable distance. This
can be useful for gardening.
CONSERVATION - REPORT - CHHELESHWAR TEMPLE 04

PLATE NO.- 1
DETAIL OF CEILING
PLATE NO.- 2
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Nam e of Work : Prelim inary Estim ate to Chheleshw ar Tem ple, Via Ghum li. Dist. Jam angar
1 Cleaning of the site around the monument removing debris etc. Job Job 50,000 50,000
2 Sorting out the temple stones, architectural members etc. Job Job 50000 50,000
useful for reuse in the restoration of the monument lying
nearby the monument premises.
3 Removal of the debris fallen dow n in the earth quake 100 cmt 500 50000
incl.sorting out the temple stones and other useful materials
etc.
4 Dismantling the existing structure of the monument I.e. 100 cmt 700 70000
Shikhara, Grabhgirah and Sanctum portion above plinth
5 Resetting the structure taken out in Item No. 4 in L.C.M. 100 cmt 3500 350000
6 Prov. New ly dressed stone for missing and broken stones of 30 cmt 17500 525000
temple for the structure taken out in item No.4(Assuming 30%
stones w ill be provided new ) incl. Carving, dressing, cost of
stone etc.
7 Dismanttilling the plinth masonary incl. Hartening masonary 60 cmt 600 36000
8 Resetting the plinth masonary of all the temple by grouting, 60 cmt 3000 180000
pointing,hartening masonary etc.
9 Providing new ly dressed stones for plinth masonary incl. 12 cmt 17500 210000
Moulding,designing,dressing etc.(30% stones required new )
10 Takinout & resetting of the flooring stones for all temples incl. 150 Sqmt 1500 225000
prov. new ly plain dressed sstones florriong for missing
portion.
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1 Landscaping w ork 1044 Sqmt 200 208800
2 Internal pathw ay& approach path w ay 1979 Sqmt 500 989500
Sub total Rs. 1198300
Grand Total Rs. 2,944,300
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VIKIA VAV:
Vikia vav is about 10 kms away from Ghumali, near to village Dhebar. Vikia vav name retains
the history. King Vikio was ruling in this region in the last phase of 12th. Century. He was a
popular and brave king. He might have constructed this magnificent stepwell for his subject.
According to vastu shastra the step well is of Nanda type. It is five storied vav. Stepwell has a
mukhmandap. The ceiling is fallen but the remains indicate that there might be a karotak type
vitan. There are three kutas with asanpatt and kaksasana. All of them are in bad shape.
There are five resting places from entrance to the level of well. Pillars and kaksasana are
carved. Stambhshirsh are decorate with bharputraka. A horizontal projection is seen in both
the walls of step well. This a common feature in the step well of this period.
The step well is in a very neglected condition. Shrubs and small trees have placed their root
in the well. A new construction has emerged very near to kup. It is difficult to reach to the
entrance because of the enchroment.
East facing step well is deep of 17.95 meters from ground level. Width of the stairs is 5
meters. 2.84 meters is the distance between all the five stories. There are 20 pillars and 20
pillasters excluding the pillars of mukhmandap. Mukhmandap has 12 pillars, Vedika asanpatta
and Kuksasana. The kumbhi is decorated with ardhratna motif. Total length of the well is 60
meters.
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 General clearance should be taken up all around the step well. (Plate No. 1, 1A)
 Debris should be removed.
 Scattered stones need to be identified and arranged in a proper place. (Plate No. 2)
 The stairs should be cleaned and fallen material should be brought out from the
well.
(Plate No. 3)
 Missing stones at upper level of wall be restored.
 The broken horizontal projection in both the wall need to be replaced by new stone.
 The stones of mandap are lying near to it. This should be re-erected. (Plate No. 4)
CONSERVATION - REPORT- VIKIA VAV 05

PLATE NO.- 1
PLATE NO.-2
PLATE NO.- 1A
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PLATE NO.- 3 PLATE NO.-4
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FACING EAST FACING EAST FACING EAST
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Nam e of Work : Prelim inary Estim ate to Vikia Vav Vi.Ghum li T. Bhanw ad Dist. Jam nagar

1 Cleaning of the site around the monument removing debris etc. Job Job 20,000 20000
2 Removal of the stones fallen dow n in EQ of entrance and 20 cmt 500 10000
inside the vav.
3 Dismantling the existing structure of the entrance of the vav 40 cmt 900 36000
w hich is in dilapidated condition
4 Resetting the same structure taken out in Item No.3 40 cmt 3500 140000
5 Prov. New ly dressed stone formissing or broken portion or 50 cmt 17500 875000
eroded stones inside the vav
6 Taking out and resetting the floor of the entrance chow ky 30 sqmt 1200 36000
w ith new and old stones
7 Prov. Pointing and grouting to the w alls to strengthen the Job Job 30000
masonary
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1 Construction of approach road approx. & steps (2.10 mt 3500 Sqmt 500 1750000
w ideX 1 km) and internal pathw ay by using local rough stone
2 Construction of borew ell & storage tank 1 job 15000 15000
3 Drinking w ater hut & toilet facilities 25 Sqmt 7500 187500
4 Electrial w orks 3134 sqmt 100 313400
6 Landscapping w ork 1631 Sqmt 200 326200
7 Security cabib & pump room 15 Sqmt 6500 97500
8 Chain link fencing 242 Rmt 240 58080
9 Stone Benches 15 Nos 10000 150000
10 Dust Bin 10 Nos 1000 10000
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SONKANSARI (Group of Temples):
The Sonkansari group of temples located in Barada hill in South West of grand Naavalakha
temple. There is no approach road. One has to climb about 450 feet to reach the
monuments. There are 17 buildings near the tank. The date of the temples are ranging
between 8th to 13th Century A.D. Some of them seems to be funeral chapel.
A legend is prevailed behind the name Sonkansari. There is a love story of maiden born in
Kanasara cast. A prince of state fall in love with her. It was not acceptable in those days.
However, the love wins and the story of their love became famous.
The temples are mainly divided into two groups No.1, 2 3 and then others. No.1 temple
facing east is largest. Other temples are smaller in comparison of the three east facing
temples. Temple No.4 & 5, facing west are in west row. No.6 faces north. Further at a
small distance in east No.7 and No.8 are located.
After the earthquake most of them are in ruinous condition.
CONSERVATION - REPORT- SONKANSARI TEMPLES 06

Son Kansari Temple No.-1:
This is the largest temple among the group. It was sandhar ,standing on an oblong plan.
This is at the extreme left of the three temples facing east. The temple consists of
gndhmandap and gurbhgrih. It has compound wall with windows on three sides. Except
south-west corner the wall has suffered a lot. A very beautiful gavaksha on north wall is
collapsed.
Because of rocky slope an upapitha of jagati is uneven in height.
The temple is Sandhar. The mandap and ambulatory with roof disappeared. Traces of
pillars of mandap were visible before a few years.
The temple has no basement mouidings, but the exterior wall has basement consisting of
Khuraka, Kumbha, Kalasha and kapotpalika.
Walls of the temple are plain. There is no deity in the cella, so it is difficult to say about the
dedication. There are no noteworthy features to discuss.
The spire is of five tire decorated with candrasalas. The sequence of tire is 5,4,3,2 & 1.
Karnakutas also present Amaksarak is at the top but kalash is lost.

The whole temple is built by small stones. Pillars of Sabhamandap(Closed hall) are
disappeared, but a pilaster insouth wall of ambulatory is seen. Pilaster is plain.
Exterior wall is 18.05 X 11.20 mtrs. Ambulatory space is south 1.83 , in west 1.90 and in
north 1.89./ Girbhgruh 5.57 mtrs in east and west. Width of wall in 1.3 mtrs. Opening for
the door is 1.58 mtrs.
Total height of the temple is 10.29 mtrs. Girbhgruh is hollow from top to bottom. Inner
height is 12.98 mtrs. Exterior wall though broken, the maximum height is 4.46 mtrs.
Suggestions for Conservation:
 Scattered stones should be identified and arranged for reuse.
 Kalasha, which is lost, but search to recover is needed, It can be replaced in original
place if found. In case of failure in search of kalash a stone should be placed to block
the hole. The new stone should be in shape of kalasha
 The exterior wall should be completed. The height and course of original wall is in the
south-west corner. This should be taken as guide line. (Plate No. 1, 1A, 1B)

 A beautiful niche was on northern wall. It is fallen due to earthquake. All the stones of
niche are there. Resetting of this niche is essential as it is a beautiful example of niche
of seventh century A.D..
 The eroded wall (Exterior) should be conserved. (Plate No. 2)

PLATE NO.- 1
PLATE NO.-1C
PLATE NO.- 1A
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PLATE NO.- 1C PLATE NO.-2

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Sonkansari Temple No.2 :
This temple is situated at southern side of temple No.1. Temple is facing east. It is a
sandhar temple. The whole temple is disturbed. It seems that the original shape of spire is
changed since long. The temple stands on jagati hence a flight of steps is given to
mukhmandap. Extension to girbhgruh and both sides of wall are fallen. This is an
unfinished temple for unknown reasons. There are no sculptures not carving, only some
mouldings of vedica are seen at south side.
Strutctural Analysis:
The temple is longer in comparison to No.1. Except the length it cannot be compared with
No.1 temple because it is totally different on plan.
The length of the temple is 24.90 mtrs and width is 2.18 X 2.32 mtrs. Outer measurement
of girbhgruh is 3.40 X 3.30 mtrs. Width of ambulatory path is 0.92 mtrs.
The height of the temple is 6.29 mtrs including jagati. The height of girbhgruh from inside
is 4.92 mtrs.

Suggestions for Conservation:
 The debris around temple should be removed.(Plate No. 1, 1A)
 Scattered stones, obviously of temple, should be identified and arranged in

proper manner for reuse. (Plate No. 2, 2A, 2C)
 The temple should be dismantled and reconstructed as per original plan and
elevation. (Plate no. 3)

PLATE NO- 1 PLATE NO.- 2
PLATE NO.- 1A PLATE NO.- 2A

PLATE NO- 2B
PLATE NO.- 3
PLATE NO.- 2C

Sonkansari Temple No.3:
Among the three big temples, this is the third one. This is last in the row. Temple faces
east. This is a beautiful panchandka temple but surprisingly lacks carving. This is also
unfinished temple. The spire is triratha. A closed balcony is given on bhadra. The
noteworthy feature is phalana, which is provided to karna. Pro. Dhaky comments that, “This
being the earliest known example of the form which was to be universal and to develop
further in solanki temples”. Vedibandh is archic compared to tenth century temples. The
door frame is plain.
The mulshrung is trigunsutra, but plain, though Amalsaraka is bold.
The temple seems to be of ninth century.
The Temple eroded at vedibandh due to air and rain. Further the earthquake weakended
more. The cracks developed from top to bottom.
Temple measures 4.95 X 4.37 mtrs. The garbhgruh is square of 2.56 X 2.56 mtrs. The
doorway is 1.10 mtrs. The height from the outside is 9.41 mtrs and from inside it is 8.34
mtrs.

 Debris to be removed. (Plate no. 1)
 Fallen stones need to be identified for reuse.
 The temple has weakened from the top. It should be dismantled up to the phalana
and then reconstructed. (Plate No. 2, 2A)
 The eroded stones at vedibandh should be replaced of the same shape.

(Plate No. 3)

PLATE NO.- 1
PLATE NO.-2A
PLATE NO.- 2

PLATE NO.- 3 PLATE NO.-3A

Group of temples, other than no.1,2, & 3:
There are 14 temples rather deri(samadhi) are located near to the main temples.
Some of them are transferred into the heap of stones due to earthquake. Other, those are
standing have no features to discuss. Most of the temples are square on plan and have a
traditional phansana shikhar. Somewhere it is decorated with candrashala in middle of the
spire. Usually there are seven tires of phanasana and then topped by pidhanphalak.
Almost all of them are on square plan of different size. They are built by local stones.
Stones are small and dressed. It gives look like a brick. No more features to discuss.
Suggestions for conservation:
 All the temples should be demolished and reconstructed as per original plan.
(Plate No. 1 to 9)
 Fencing to the group should be provided for protection.

Nam e of Work : Prelim inary Estim ate Son Kansari via. Ghum li T. Bhanw ad, Dis. Jam nagar
2 Sorting out the temple stones, architectural Job Job 50000 50,000
monument premises.
3 Removal of the debris fallen dow n in the 200 cmt 500 100000
earth quake incl.sorting out the temple stones
and other useful materials etc.
4 Dismantling the existing structure of the 1000 cmt 700 700000
monument i.e. Shikhra, Grabhagirah, and
Sanctum portion above plinth
in L.C.M.
6 Prov. New ly dressed stone for mising and 150 cmt 17500 2625000
broken stones pf temple for the structure
taken out in item No.4(Assuming 15% stones
w ill be provided new ) incl. Carving, dressing,
cost of stone etc.
7 Dismanttilling the plinth masonary of all the 200 cmt 600 120000
temples of group
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8 Resetting the plinth masonary of all the 200 cmt 2600 520000
temples w hich w as taken out in item No.7
9 Providing new stones for the plinth 30 cmt 17500 525000

masonary for the replacement of broken,
missing or eroded stones(assuming 15%)
10 Takinout & resetting of the flooring stones 300 Sqmt 3500 1050000
for all temples of the group w ith using old
and new dressed stones.
11 Material handling charges from taleti to w ork Job Job 3.05

site Son Kansari


1 Internal pathw ay w ith local rough stone 657 Sqmt 800 525600
2 Construction of approach road approx. & 6150 Sqmt 1000 6150000
steps (2.10 mt w ide)
3 Landscaping w ork 1742 Sqmt 300 522600
4 Construction of guard room & pump room 15 Sqmt 7500 112500

5 New Borew ell L.S. 150000
6 Toilet/facilities & Drinking w ater 30 Sqmt 8500 255000

7 Electrical w ork 3269 Sqmt 400 1307600
8 Chain link fencing 235 Rmt 240 56400
9 Stone Benches 15 Nos 10000 150000
10 Dust Bin 10 Nos 1000 10000

Postscript :
 Description of Sculptures and iconography is not included in conservation note, as it is

not relevant to the conservation.
 The measurements given in the note are based on `AKAR’.
 Main arrival hub for the entire group of monument at Ghumali will be close into
Navlakha Temple, however it is proposed that hap hazard and ugly encroachment near
Navlakha temple and also at Vikya Vav be removed. Tourist reception centre, toilet
facility, proper parking for buses and other vehicles, cafeteria and shops etc. are
suggested to be developed here and from this point linkages complete with signage
are to be forged to all other sites like – Son kansari group , Rampol gate, Chhleshwar,
Vikia Vav etc.
 The link to Son kansari would involve quite a steep climb, consequently. The design of
treads, risers, surface treatment etc. has to be such that the climb is gentle and
smooth. Large landings after every 10 12 risers would ensure a bit of rest. Landings to
also incorporate sitting benches, shade trees etc. to allow one to sit and rest.
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OVER ALL ESTIMATE IV

GROUP OF SONKANSARI TEMPLES 06

CONSERVATION REPORT FOR TEMPLES AT GHUMALI I

Ghumali is derived from Bhrubhutapalli, Bhutambilika and Bhumali.

CONSERVATION REPORT FOR TEMPLES AT GHUMALI II

Navlakha temple at Ghumali is decleared as protected monument by the Education

CONSERVATION REPORT FOR TEMPLES AT GHUMALI III

COST SUMMARY REPORT

Sr.Nos. Description Am ount(Rs. In lacs)

2 Machinery and Equipments 14.10

3 Preliminary Estimate of Navlakha Temple 176.10

4 Preliminary Estimate of Son Kansari Group 185.10

5 Preliminary Estimate of Chelleshw er Temple 29.45

6 Preliminary Estimate of Ganesh Temple 4.87

7 Preliminary Estimate of Rampole Gate 7.80

8 Preliminary Estimate of Vikiya Vav 40.55

Grand Total 471.47 lacs

CONSERVATION ESTIMATE FOR TEMPLES AT GHUMALI IV

CIVIL WORKS REQUIRED(OVERALL)

S.Nos Item Qty Unit Rate Am ount

2 (2) Site office 5mX 3.5m size 3 no 83333 249999

5 Electric & w ater facility charges Job Job Job 100000

Grand Total 1349999

CONSERVATION ESTIMATE FOR TEMPLES AT GHUMALI IV

MACHINERIES AND EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED(OVERALL)

S.Nos. Item Qty Unit Rate Am ount

Grand Total Rs. 1410000

CONSERVATION ESTIMATE FOR TEMPLES AT GHUMALI IV

CONSERVATION - REPORT- NAVLAKHA TEMPLE 01

Disturbance of stones of Shikhan resulted in cracks of roofing stones of ambulatory path.

Samvarana of rangmandap is gone. No stone of Vitan is saved. North side of mandap

CONSERVATION - REPORT- NAVLAKHA TEMPLE 01

 Debris to be removed from the North side of temple. (Plate No. 1 to 4 a)

 A trial trench of 1 meter x ½ meter should be taken at suitable place

 Asanpatt of jagati needs to be restored. (Plate No. 5,5A, 5B, 5C)

 Heavy load of disturbed stones of shikhar should be removed from the

 Reset the original fallen pillars in its original place.

CONSERVATION - REPORT- NAVLAKHA TEMPLE 01

 Flooring of the jagati needs to be completed.

 Flooring of mandapa and girbhgruh also need to be repaired by stone as

 The kund needs to be conserved by placing the stones fallen around.

Note : Restoration, using new stones can be suggested after the

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DETAIL OF BHADRA, FACING SOUTH FACING NORTH-EAST

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FLIGHT OF STEPS PITH OF TORAN

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FACING SOUTH-WEST FACING NORTH

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VINAYAK DEFACED DEITY

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GODDESS DETAIL OF BHADRA,FACING WEST

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DEFACED SCULPUTRE GODDESS

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