Execution of Work to MC and EW (CAM) to Maintenance of Kailasanatha Temple at Salabogam Kanchipuram for the year 2026 27

Providing and applying two or more coats of synthetic enamel paint over a suitable undercoat to the MS grill gates and fencing, including surface preparation, removal of rust, dust and loose paint, and the cost of all materials, labour, tools and other incidental charges, complete in all respects as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.

Providing and operating a 6.5 HP diesel engine-operated water pump for bailing out water from the ancient well at Kailasanatha Temple and safely disposing of the water outside the monument premises, for approximately 10 hours per day for 3 days (total 30 operating hours), including the cost of diesel, electrical wiring, tools and plants, labour charges, and all other incidental expenses, etc., complete as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.

Renovation of the ancient well at Kailasanatha Temple, including removal of surrounding core-filling materials to expose the original structure, dismantling of external plastering, disposal of dismantled materials and debris, pointing of stone joints with lime mortar in the proportion of 1:1.5, and necessary strengthening and conservation of the existing structure, including all materials, labour, tools and plants, and other incidental charges, etc., complete as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.

Dismantling and removal of existing damaged MS grill cover and providing and fixing new SS grill cover per square metre, using 50 mm × 50 mm SS square rods, 40 mm SS rods, 20 mm SS rods and SS mesh, including necessary cutting, fabrication, welding, fixing with required fittings, and stacking the dismantled materials within a lead of 50 metres, including the cost of all materials, labour, tools and plants, and other incidental charges, etc., complete as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.

Shifting, loading, unloading and transportation of scrap materials and unwanted materials, including approximately 540 Nos. of stone slabs of various sizes (such as 4 ft × 4 ft and 3 ft × 4 ft), stone benches, stone dustbins and debris accumulated during the development activities undertaken by the Cholamandalam Group at Kailasanatha Temple, Kanchipuram. The work includes shifting the materials by head load from within the monument premises to a suitable location within the temple complex, with a lead of approximately 200 metres, head-load charges for carrying materials from the lorry to the work location inside the monument, and transportation of the materials from Kailasanatha Temple to Kuranganilmuttam and back (approximately 40 km), as well as conveyance of scrap materials to Jvarahareswara Temple, Kanchipuram, including all loading, unloading, labour, transportation and other incidental charges, etc., complete as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.

De-silting of the ancient well at Kailasanatha Temple, including removal of accumulated silt, sludge and other deposits from the well, sieving of the silt materials, lifting, loading, transportation and disposal at a designated location away from the monument premises, including the cost of all materials, labour, tools and plants, safety arrangements, and other incidental expenses, etc., complete as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.

Providing and applying traditional toning treatment to the exterior surfaces of the Main Shrine Vimana and stucco figures using kadukkai, jaggery and suitable colouring materials, after cleaning the existing surfaces, including the cost of all materials, labour, tools and other incidental charges, excluding surface cleaning and existing scaffolding, complete in accordance with standard specifications and as directed by the departmental officers. (Unit: Sqm)