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BHUBANESWAR: Union culture minister Mahesh Sharma said there is no safety threat to Konark Sun Temple from any causes here on Monday. There is absolutely no safety threat to the monument from any angle,” said Sharma. The same is applicable for Konark temple as well,” Sharma pointed out.In a bid to check waterlogging in the premises of the 13th century monument powerful pumps will be used from the coming rainy season, the union minister added. Besides, the recommendations of CBRI to refill sand in the Jagamohan and falling of stones from the temple will be implemented. Sharma, however, assured that a committee comprising international experts will be set up within a month to examine the safety threats and other conservation issues of the 13th century monument.“Chief minister Naveen Patnaik had written a letter to me raising serious concern over the safety of Konark Temple..