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I have a feeling that the temple deserves more attention from the ASI than what it has received so far. "It has been mentioned in the newspaper report that 40% of the artistic stone carvings of the existing Konark Sun Temple have been replaced by the ASI with plain stones. "It is embellished with sophisticated and refined iconographic depictions of contemporary life and activities," he added. The report is a matter of worry and concern for all of us. The ASI needs to focus more on proper conservation of the Konark Sun Temple and its art and aesthetic value," the letter said.A masterpiece of creative genius in both conception and realisation, the temple represents a chariot of Sun God and is one of the world heritage sites declared by Unesco, Naveen said..