Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will lay the foundation stone of the Ekamra Kshetra Amenities & Monuments Revival Plan project on the concluding day of the three-day ‘bhumi pujan’ ceremony June 28 next.
The program will be organised by Lingaraj temple trust board with the help of sebayatas of Lingaraj temple.
Bhubaneswar Development Authority Vice Chairman Balwant Singh has been assigned as the Chief Coordinator of the program for coordinating between various agencies. The ‘bhumi pujan’ ceremony will be held June 26, 27 and 28 next.
The Ekamra Kshetra Amenities & Monuments Revival Plan includes the construction of Lingaraj Entry Plaza, Bhajan Mandap, Heritage Park and Kedar Gouri Plaza, complete pedestrianisation of the Bindu Sagar road stretch, rejuvenation of Bindu Sagar and other holy ponds, Lingaraj Heritage Project, redevelopment of Kedargaauri and Mukteswar temple premises, e-auto service, seamless traffic management facility.
As per the decision taken at the preparatory meeting held in the presence of Science and Technology Minister Ashok Chandra Panda yagna and various religious and cultural programs will be held during the three-day-long event.
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As lakhs of devotees are expected to gather, a detailed plan was chalked out for the successful organizing of the three-day program. During the discussion, the representatives of various sevayat niyogs and local corporators assured wholehearted support for the program.
During the discussion, special focus was given on arrangement of parking, sanitation, electricity and drinking water facilities during the program.
UNI