The comprehensive structural restoration of the 12th-century Shiva Temple at Janjgir has reached completion, preserving one of the most ornate examples of Kalachuri-Ratanpur architecture. The project involved the meticulous reinforcement of the Shikhara (spire) and the chemical cleaning of intricate sandstone carvings that had been obscured by centuries of environmental degradation. Experts utilized traditional lime-and-jaggery mortar to ensure historical accuracy in the repairs.
During the final phase of the project, restorers uncovered a series of hidden bas-reliefs beneath the temple's base. These carvings depict scenes from the life of local kings and provide a vivid narrative of the region's socio-cultural landscape during the medieval period. The temple is now set to be reopened as a protected monument under state heritage laws.