A major restoration project at an abandoned Pratihara-style temple in Bharatpur has brought to light a series of unique floral inscriptions carved into the ceiling of the sanctum. These 10th-century carvings depict local flora that were used in religious offerings, providing a rare botanical record of the medieval period in Rajasthan.
The restoration involves the careful removal of layers of soot and calcification that had obscured the detail for centuries. Archaeologists state that the quality of the masonry suggests the temple was commissioned by a high-ranking official of the Gurjara-Pratihara empire, marking a significant addition to the known heritage sites of the region.