Rs 856-crore Mahakaleshwar Temple Corridor Development Project
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first phase of the Rs 856-crore Mahakaleshwar Temple corridor development project.
As per the information, it is expected to significantly boost tourism in this holy city of Madhya Pradesh. A large-size 'Shivaling' covered in strands of 'moli' (sacred) threads has been placed below the grand gateway -- Nandi Dwar -- of the 'Mahakal Lok', sources said, adding that according to plan, the prime minister will officially unveil the 'shivaling' to symbolically mark the opening of the mega corridor.
According to the statement given by, Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy on Twitter shared a video showing spectacular drone views of the corridor. "Jai Mahakal the first phase of the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple Corridor of Ujjain is all set to be inaugurated by Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji tomorrow 11th, October," he tweeted.
As per the information, The corridor measures over 900 metres in length and is dotted with 108 ornate sandstone columns in a row which bear decorative 'trishul' design on top and 'mudras' of Lord Shiva. It also has gushing fountains surrounded by artistic sculptures of the deity as well as 53 illuminated murals depicting stories from the Shiv Puran.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday evening took stock of the preparations and oversaw dress rehearsal of various cultural performance that will be held in the corridor premises -- from Nandi Dwar to the temple -- to welcome PM Modi.
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