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Hukkeri’s 15th‑Century Domes Await Restoration, Karnataka Heritage Group Plans Revival
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 10:36 AM
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A group of heritage conservationists in Karnataka’s Hukkeri has announced plans to restore the town’s 15th‑century domes, which have fallen into disrepair over the years.
A heritage conservation group based in Karnataka’s town of Hukkeri has unveiled a plan to restore the town’s 15th‑century domes, structures that have long suffered from neglect and weather damage.
The domes, which once crowned the town’s historic temples and civic buildings, are notable examples of medieval Indo‑Islamic architecture. Their intricate stonework and distinctive curvature reflect the architectural trends of the Vijayanagara period.
The restoration proposal, approved by the state heritage department, will involve structural reinforcement, cleaning of stone surfaces, and replacement of missing tiles. Funding will come from a mix of state grants and private donations, with work expected to begin early next year and be completed within 18 months.
Local residents have welcomed the initiative, seeing it as an opportunity to revive a key part of Hukkeri’s cultural identity. Community volunteers have already started preliminary clean‑up efforts at the site.
Once restored, the domes are expected to become a focal point for heritage tourism, potentially boosting the local economy and preserving an important chapter of Karnataka’s architectural legacy.
The domes, which once crowned the town’s historic temples and civic buildings, are notable examples of medieval Indo‑Islamic architecture. Their intricate stonework and distinctive curvature reflect the architectural trends of the Vijayanagara period.
The restoration proposal, approved by the state heritage department, will involve structural reinforcement, cleaning of stone surfaces, and replacement of missing tiles. Funding will come from a mix of state grants and private donations, with work expected to begin early next year and be completed within 18 months.
Local residents have welcomed the initiative, seeing it as an opportunity to revive a key part of Hukkeri’s cultural identity. Community volunteers have already started preliminary clean‑up efforts at the site.
Once restored, the domes are expected to become a focal point for heritage tourism, potentially boosting the local economy and preserving an important chapter of Karnataka’s architectural legacy.