Latur, Nov 3 (PTI) Maharashtra Minister for Cultural Affairs and IT Ashish Shelar on Monday declared that the historic Shri Nilkantheshwar Temple at Nilanga in Latur district will be preserved and restored to its ancient glory.

The government will provide substantial financial assistance for the restoration work and initiate the process to declare the temple premises and its traditional stepwells (called 'Barav' in Marathi) as a state-protected monument, he said after inspecting the shrine in central Maharashtra.

"Maharashtra is culturally rich, and the government is committed to preserving this heritage while ensuring the state's holistic development," noted the BJP minister at an event here.

The conservation of ancient temples across the state will be taken up through district annual

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