Mysuru, Sept. 27 (BCT)- “Ancient monuments are history textbooks in stone. Smuggling artworks is an act of betrayal and applying lime or oil to sculptures damages their original form. These are not gambling dens — they are cultural treasures of the nation,” resonated the slogans during the Heritage Walk held on Friday as part of Dasara.
Organised jointly by the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage and the Department of Tourism, the event emphasised that the preservation of temples, churches, mosques and heritage buildings — many dating back to the reign of kings — is not just the government’s responsibility but a shared civic duty.
