Reviving India’s Forgotten Temples

A Silent Crisis of Cultural Heritage

India is home to thousands of ancient temples, but many are crumbling due to neglect, lack of funds, and environmental damage. These places of worship hold centuries of history, faith, and tradition, yet their preservation is often overlooked. Reviving India’s Forgotten Temples.

Restoration That Goes Beyond Bricks and Paint (Reviving India’s Forgotten Temples)

Take the Hanuman Mandir in Varanasi—a sacred site where devotees have prayed for generations. Over the years, its walls weakened, idols needed conservation, and the infrastructure required urgent upgrades. Through community-driven fundraising, Charanvandan is working to restore not just the temple but also the spiritual essence it embodies. Reviving India’s Forgotten Temples.

“When we first visited Hanuman Mandir in Varanasi, the walls were crumbling, and the sanctum lacked maintenance. Now, with ongoing restoration, devotees can once again feel the divine energy of the temple, just as it was meant to be.”
— Temple Restoration Volunteer