Indore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Indore, Madhya Pradesh to inaugurate Mahakal Lok, a special corridor constructed under an expansion project for the Mahakaleshwar Temple.
From here he will reach Shri Mahakaleshwar temple and perform Darshan Puja. Following which, the PM will go to ‘Nandi Dwar’ and inaugurate the Mahakal Corridor.
Madhya Pradesh | Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Indore, where he was welcomed by Ministers Narottam Mishra, Tulsi Ram Silawat, former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and other dignitaries. pic.twitter.com/JldebETKTI
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Along with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, more than 200 saints will also participate in this ceremony.
The prime minister was received by MP Home Minister Narottam Mishra, Tulsi Silawat, former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and other dignitaries.
About Mahakal Lok
Phase I of the Mahakal Lok project will help in enriching the experience of pilgrims visiting the temple by providing them with world class modern amenities, a government release had said.
Project aims to decongest the entire area and also put special emphasis on conservation and restoration of heritage structures. Under the project, the temple precinct will be expanded nearly seven times.
The total cost of the entire project is around Rs 850 crore. Existing footfall of the temple, which is currently around 1.5 crore per annum, is expected to be doubled. Development of the project has been planned under two phases.
The Mahakal Path contains 108 stambhs (pillars) which depict Anand Tandav Swaroop (Dance form) of Lord Shiva. Many religious sculptures depicting the life of Lord Shiva are installed along the Mahakal Path.
The Mural wall along the Path is based on Shiva Purana stories such as Act of creation, Birth of Ganesha, Story of Sati and Daksha among others. The Plaza area, which is spread over 2.5 hectares, is surrounded by a lotus pond and contains the statue of Shiva along with fountains.
The entire premise will be monitored 24×7 by Integrated Command and Control Centre with the help of artificial intelligence and surveillance cameras.
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