During an extensive conservation project at a 12th-century Shiva temple in Jalna, engineers from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) discovered a sophisticated drainage system. The system utilizes lead-lined stone ducts designed to carry ritual water from the inner sanctum to an external cistern. This find highlights the advanced hydraulic engineering capabilities of the Seuna (Yadava) dynasty architects.
The restoration team also uncovered several inscriptions in Old Marathi detailing the temple's maintenance grants by local merchant guilds. These records suggest the temple served as a social and economic hub for the region. The discovery of the lead lining is particularly rare, indicating a high level of craftsmanship and investment in the temple’s long-term structural integrity.