Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Museum here will remain closed for the visitors till May 15 as its ancient treasures are reported to be devastated by cyclonic storm Fani.
The state government has issued a notification in this regard. Fani, which hit the state May 3, has caused devastation at many places in the state including the Capital city. The devastating impact is also visible at the State Museum where internal structures were damaged severely.
“The high velocity winds have uprooted many trees on the museum premises. Besides, the windowpanes have also suffered damages and renovation of the same is underway. The museum is likely to be opened for public May 16,” a senior official said.
Established in 1932, the museum is divided into 11 sections – Archaeology, Epigraphy, Numismatics, Armoury, Mining & Geology, Natural History, Art & Craft, Contemporary Art, Patta Painting, Anthropology and Palmleaf Manuscripts.