Retrofitting, Preservation and Conservation of Kalyana Mandapa at Vijaya Vittala Temple, Hampi under MPLADS funds for the year 2026-27

Erecting and dismantling off MS scaffolding system (Cup lock type) on exterior side of the Mandapa with 40 mm dia M.S. tube 1.5 m center to center, horizontal & vertical tubes joining with cup & lock system with M.S. tubes, M.S. tube challies, M.S. clamps and M.S. staircase system in the scaffolding for working platform etc. and maintaining it in a serviceable condition for the required duration as approved and removing it thereafter. The scaffolding system shall be stiffened with bracings, runners, connection with the building etc wherever required for inspection of work at required locations with essential safety features for the workmen etc. complete as per directions of work/site-in-charge

Careful removal of dead/disintegrated/damaged weathering course over the terrace and bringing down the debris and disposing of it away from the site, by manual/mechanical means, including loading, transportation, unloading, and all lead and lift charges, etc as directed by the Site In-Charge, complete.

Carefully raking out the dead lime mortar from the joints of the roof, bringing down the debris and disposing of it away from the site, including cleaning the stone slabs as directed by the Site In-Charge, by manual/mechanical means, including loading, transportation, unloading, and all lead and lift charges, and cleaning the surface and joints with potable water, etc., complete

Filling the roof joints/gaps between the stone slabs with granite chips/pieces/brick bats and lime mortar to level the top surface for laying lime concrete, including the cost of all materials, labour, etc., complete, as per the directions of the Site In-Charge

Restoration of brick masonry in 1:2 lime mortar over the stone slab of the roof, using bricks laid properly to the proper gradient, including preparation of the surface for laying concrete, curing, etc., complete, as per the directions of the Site In-Charge.

Laying lime concrete in a 1:2 (1 Lime: 2 Brick jelly) by using brick aggregate of size not more than 20 mm. Concrete should be laid in layers not more than 15 cm in thickness. Each layer shall be thoroughly rammed and consolidated before the succeeding layer placed, providing proper gradient for easy flow of rain water including laying, lifting, mixing, caring curing etc., complete as per the directions of the Site In-Charge.

Plastering with lime mortar in the proportion of 1:1.5, 20 mm thick, over the weatherproof course, with the necessary gradient to provide a smooth surface for the proper drainage of water. The work shall include the cost of all materials, manpower, laying, curing, and all other incidental works, complete as per the directions of the Engineer-in-Charge

Carefully removing loose/dead lime plaster from the parapet brickwork over the Mandapa and disposing of the debris away from the site, as per the directions of the Site-In-Charge

Restoration of damaged, fallen, or missing brick masonry in the parapet of the mandapa using specially made bricks of the old existing size and pattern, 19.00 × 11.00 × 4.00 cm, in lime mortar 1:2, as per the original, after carefully removing the damaged bricks etc., complete as per the direction of the Site In-charge.