Puri: Indradyumna pond, one of the five holy ponds in the city here, has been lying neglected for last several months.
The municipal authorities of the Holy City and the Puri district administration have done nothing to repair the damaged walls of the heritage pond.
According to researchers, Indradyumna pond has close links with the Jagannath culture. Many devotees from across the country often take a dip in the holy pond during their visit to the city.
However, the authorities concerned have taken no step to renovate and preserve the pond.
The eastern and southern walls of the pond had collapsed following heavy rain August 6, last year. Similarly, the north-side wall of Indradyumna pond had caved in during incessant rain October 11, 2018.
However, the administration is yet to take any step to rebuild the damaged walls. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has put up some sand bags and other temporary structures to check the entry of waste water and garbage into pond, sources said.
However, sewage from a nearby sewerage line has been entering into the heritage pond for last several days. The locals have raised the issue with the civic authorities several times but to no avail.
“There are quite a few breaches in the sewerage line. Sewage is flowing into Indradyumna pond regularly. The municipal authorities should take the issue seriously and rebuild the damaged walls,” said a local.
