Termites Found Gathering at Rajara Gadduge

Madikeri, June 7: It is a fact that tourists have been flocking to Madikeri, the district headquarters of Kodagu, in recent years. But there are only a handful of tourist destinations here, one of which is the Rajara Gadduge area with a historical background. It comes under the jurisdiction of the Archaeological Department. While the land and the buildings there are under the protection of this department.. the surrounding park is managed by the Horticulture Department. However, it is ironic that termites are currently gathering at this Rajara Gadduge..

This place is losing its attraction due to lack of proper management. This place is located in the heart of the foggy city of Madikeri. This area is an attractive place with a wide flat geography in Madikeri, which is a hilly area. If this is managed properly, it will also become a good tourist destination for the entire Madikeri. But..

Neglect for years

Apart from the fact that this building and monuments were whitewashed in 2015, it has not been renovated for 11 long years. The building has faced many rainy seasons in Kodagu and is now looking dilapidated. Leakage has started everywhere, and the entire exterior of the building is covered in moss. The windows and doors have started rusting. Along with this, wild plants are growing on the top of the building and other places, if you look at the place, it is visible.

Apart from one security guard during the day and one security guard during the night shift, there are no other arrangements for this building. During the summer season, approximately eight thousand tourists visit here in almost all months. More than 15 thousand people have visited in the months of April-May alone. Some of the 19.56 acres of land has been encroached upon, and the matter is in court. However, it is regrettable that no one is paying attention to the proper management of the area and buildings.

For the last 10-12 years, the department responsible for its maintenance has not been releasing the chicks. Meanwhile, a huge number of tourists are coming and going. There are no CCTV cameras or drinking water facilities in the place.

NCC children's contribution

Apart from the fact that once or twice a year, NCC and NSS students have done some maintenance in the name of monument cleanliness through their hard work, there is information that the Archaeological Department has not been doing any maintenance or even visiting the site for more than a decade.

The park is also a testament to neglect

While the buildings and monuments of Gadduge belong to the Archaeological Department, the maintenance of the surrounding park belongs to the Horticulture Department. The Horticulture Department is collecting Rs. 10 per person as a ticket from those who visit the place. However, the park is not being maintained properly. Everything is in a state of disrepair.

Dangerous toys

On one side of the park, there are some toys and equipment for children to play with. The swings, sledges and other equipment are completely rusted and are very dangerous. If the rusty irons are pierced, a hospital stay is certain.

When the tourists who were there visited the ‘Shakti’ place, they pointed this out and expressed their sadness. As per the historical picture, the forest is also covering the memorial site of Bidanda Diwan Bopanna-Somanna in this area. Kodagu is being portrayed as a tourist district. There is no room for dangerous incidents like the recent incident of a woman being killed by an elephant in Dubare in Gaddu. This is a safe place that is limited to just observation. If it is managed properly, it will definitely become a good tourist destination, not only for tourists. It will be a popular place for locals to relax and unwind in the evening and early morning. The MLAs of the constituency and the district administration should pay attention to this matter immediately.

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