The stone was found early this morning and there was no casualty as there were no devotees present at the place at the time, temple public relations officer Laxmidhar Pujapanda said.
Archaeological Survey of India has started the repairing work, he said.
People were barred from being near the site after devotees visiting the temple later in the day protested, he added.
'Jalakrida Mandap' is located close to Maa Bimala Temple in the main temple premises.
ASI had completed its repair and restoration works inside the temple in December last year.
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