Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 15: The Gujjars in J&K today expressed concern over deteriorating condition of monuments built by Gurjar-Pratihara kings in various parts of the country between 6th to 11th centuries and called for their preservation and restoration.
The speakers of a programme by Tribal Research and Cultural Foundation appealed to all the stake-holders to restore the glory of these world class pieces of architecture including buildings, forts, sculpture, temples and pieces of arts during the time of Gurjar-Pratihara kings.
In his presidential address, Dr Javaid Rahi said that hundreds of prestigious monuments of the Gurjar period are lying in shambles and facing a great threat of extinction in different states of India. He appealed to the community members, organizations, trusts, Government and NGOs to join hands to restore the memorials of their ancestors.
The notable monuments of that period include Giraispur’s Aathkhamba, Aghra’s monuments in Punjab, Gagat Sukh monuments of Kullu in Himachal Pradesh, Gitala monuments, the Sawi temples of Rajasthan, Viswaroopa form of Vishnu and marriage of Siva and Parvati from Kannauj, Aawa’s Kamlishewara temple, Tandooli architecture near Agra, Kardan temples of Gujarat, and others.
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