LUCKNOW, Nov. 4 -- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has begun conservation work at the ancient Tundare Baba temple in Unchgaon village of Mahmudabad tehsil in Sitapur district. The ASI has started scientific cleaning and preservation work at the site after obtaining the necessary permissions. The temple, which remained neglected for years, had been affected by encroachment and overgrown vegetation and is believed to have archaeological significance. The development was confirmed by the superintending archaeologist of the ASI Lucknow circle. "According to available records, the site came to light during excavations in 1955-56. However, it remained neglected for years before the recent intervention led to the initiation of conservation measures," said Syed Mohammad Haider Rizvi, a High Court advocate and heritage activist.htc...