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ASI survey in Sambhal – Photo : Samvad
The team of Archaeological Survey of India will carry out survey work in Sambhal on the second day as well. Earlier, samples were taken for carbon dating from the Shiva temple and well located in Khaggu Sarai. On the initiative of the DM, ASI started the survey work of this historical site.
Uttar Pradesh : The team of Archaeological Survey of India will continue the survey work on the second day as well. The team will reach different religious places and collect samples. Earlier on Friday, 19 wells and five pilgrimage sites built in and around the city were surveyed. The ASI team has taken samples for carbon dating of the ancient Shiva temple located at Khaggu Sarai and the ancient well located in its premises.
So that it can be ascertained how old they are. Apart from this, the team also surveyed the wells and pilgrimage sites located at different places in the city. After finding the ancient temple in Sambhal, DM Dr. Rajendra Pansia had sent a letter to the Director of ASI and asked for a survey to be conducted here. It was said that Sambhal has been a religious and historical place.
It is believed that there are 68 pilgrimage sites, 19 wells, 36 ponds and 52 inns here. The pilgrimage sites and wells have come to light during the visit of the officials. These pilgrimage sites and wells are important from the religious and water conservation point of view. Since these are said to be ancient. Therefore, determining their age is necessary from the point of view of heritage conservation. In this sequence, a four-member team of ASI reached Sambhal on Friday and conducted a survey. The team conducted the survey from 6 am to 3:30 pm.
Survey of these wells and pilgrimages was done
1- Chaturmukh Brahma well, village Alam Sarai
2- Amrit well, well temple, Durga Colony
3- Ashok well located in Mohalla Hallu Sarai
4- Sarthaleshwar temple located in Saptasagar well, Mohalla Kot East
5- Bali well, Kuche Wali Gali
6- Dharam well located in Hayatnagar
7- Shiv temple located in Rishikesh well, Mohalla Kot East
8- Near Kalki temple located in Parasar well, Mohalla Kot East
9- Akrammochan well located in front of Sambhal Kotwali, Mohalla Ther
10- Dharni Barah well located below Jama Masjid Chowki, Mohalla Kot Garvi
11- Bhadraka Ashram Tirtha, Hoj Bhadesara
12- Swargdeep Tirtha/Sati Math, located in village Jalalpur Mohammadabad
13- Chakrapani Tirtha, village Jalalpur Mohammadabad
14- Ancient well located near Ek Raat Wali Masjid, Mohalla Kot Garvi
15- Jama Masjid Complex, Mohalla Kot Garvi, Sambhal, located in the ancient well.
16- Opposite Bal Vidya Mandir, Mohalla Chaman Sarai, located in the ancient well.
17- Nyariyon Wali Masjid, Mohalla Khaggu Sarai, located in the ancient well.
18- Gaddiyon Wala Mohalla, Kot Purvi, located in the ancient well.
19- Seth Wali Gali, Mohalla Kot Purvi, located in the ancient well.
20- Near Agenti Square, Mohalla Dungar Sarai, located in the ancient well.
21- Ancient Temple and Well, Mohalla Khaggu Sarai.
22- Ancient Tirth/ Crematorium/ Temple, Near Arya Cold Store, Azizpur Asadpur.
Sambhal has historical and religious importance. ASI team has surveyed 19 wells and five Tirths. This survey lasted for about 9 hours. If required, the team can be called again. The report will be prepared on the basis of whatever survey the team has done so far. Further action will be taken on the basis of the report. -Dr. Rajendra Pansia, DM, Sambhal
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