From the pace of the ongoing constructional activity, it seemed that the ancient sculpted panels on the rock would soon get buried within the sands over which newly created space would become available for commercial activities and for the accommodation of pilgrims and temple personnel. At that time, as I lamented upon the ignorant destruction of precious ancient heritage, I also advised the local police officers accompanying me to keep a watch on the constructional activities and to discuss issues related to the preservation of past heritage with the temple administration. However, glancing upon the disinterested looks of one from the Mahant’s establishment, I truly felt within the core of my heart, that the survival of what I was witnessing was only a matter of probably a few more years. Anyway, with a pained mind, I decided to explore the site in detail and also to extensively photograph it for proper documentation and further research. During my visit, since there was no water in the part of the river close to the erstwhile ghat (bank), owing to heavy siltation, the foot bridge was of no practical usage since even vehicles could reach the erstwhile island directly. However, the bridge was stated as critical during the monsoon for providing entry into the temple to the scores of pilgrims who visited on a daily basis.