LALITPUR, Sept 22: Reconstruction of the Kumbheshwor Temple destroyed in the earthquake of April 2015 is at a snail's pace, thanks to a delay by the contractor under various pretexts. The contract deadline that expired three months ago has been extended for one year more. The contractor is delaying the project under various pretext, said Kajiman Pyakurel, chief of the office looking after Patan Durbar and monuments. It may take one year to complete, he added.