Pratappur Temple collapses

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Posted by Brian on September 23, 2003 at 22:14:41:

The historic "Pratappur" temple situated in Swayambhu, a UNESCO world heritage site has collapsed Tuesday morning, local residents said.

File photo of Swayambhunath

Swayambhu Area Management and Conservation Committee General Secretary Mahendra Ranta Budhacharya confirmed telling Nepalnews over phone "the western part of the temple has completely collapsed." He added that this happened around 3 in the morning and the crown of the temple has also fallen.

The temple was damaged by a fire on August 05 and was on the verge of collapse. Earlier there was also some confusion with the name with NTV first reporting the temple as Anantapur.

Budhacharya reported of no injures, but said debris was all over the place and statues and structures in the immediate area has been damaged by the falling structure.

Repair work was underway at the temple with grants and donations from various institutions and individuals. Last nights heavy downpour triggered the collapse. nepalnews.com rh/dr Sept. 23

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: Pratappur Temple collapses : The historic "Pratappur" temple situated in Swayambhu, a UNESCO world heritage site has collapsed Tuesday morning, local residents said. : : File photo of Swayambhunath : : Swayambhu Area Management and Conservation Committee General Secretary Mahendra Ranta Budhacharya confirmed telling Nepalnews over phone "the western part of the temple has completely collapsed." He added that this happened around 3 in the morning and the crown of the temple has also fallen. : : : The temple was damaged by a fire on August 05 and was on the verge of collapse. Earlier there was also some confusion with the name with NTV first reporting the temple as Anantapur. : Budhacharya reported of no injures, but said debris was all over the place and statues and structures in the immediate area has been damaged by the falling structure. : Repair work was underway at the temple with grants and donations from various institutions and individuals. Last nights heavy downpour triggered the collapse. nepalnews.com rh/dr Sept. 23

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