PM Narendra Modi dedicates Mahakal Lok corridor - first phase of the Mahakaleshwar Temple corridor development project to nation
LIVE UPDATES: The grand event is part of the Rs 856 crore Mahakaleshwar Temple corridor development project. The first phase of Mahakal Lok has been developed at Rs 316 crore. Here are all the LIVE and Latest Updates from Shri Mahakal Lok Corridor Ujjain Inauguration By PM Modi:-
LIVE UPDATES: Shri Mahakal Lok Corridor Ujjain Inauguration: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening dedicated to the nation the first phase of the 'Shri Mahakal Lok' corridor in Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh. The grand event is part of the Rs 856 crore Mahakaleshwar Temple corridor development project. The first phase of 'Mahakal Lok' has been developed at Rs 316 crore. Here are all the LIVE and Latest Updates from Shri Mahakal Lok Corridor Ujjain Inauguration By PM Modi:-
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PM Modi: Where there is innovation, there is also renovation.
PM Modi: Ujjain has been one of top centres of research related to astronomy.
PM Modi: Development of the Jyotirlingas is the development of India's spiritual vibrancy.
PM Modi: Ujjain has been central to India's spiritual ethos.
PM Modi: A memorable day as Shri Mahakal Lok is being inaugurated. This will add to Ujjain's vibrancy.
"Blessed to have got the opportunity to dedicate #ShriMahakalLok to the nation. This is an important endeavour which will deepen the connect of our citizens with our rich history and glorious culture," PM Modi tweeted.
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"In addition to the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple, the #ShriMahakalLok is yet another reason why you all must visit Ujjain!," he said in another tweet.
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PM Modi begins his speech amid loud cheers of "Modi...Modi"
PM Modi: Hara Har Mahadev...Mahakal Namastute
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan begins his speech.
'Mahakal Lok' corridor, built as one of the largest such corridors in the country is The more than 900-metre-long. It spreads around the old Rudrasagar Lake which has also been revived as part of the redevelopment project around the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple, one of the 12 'jyotirlingas' in the country which attracts a large number of devotees, an official said.
Two majestic gateways -- Nandi Dwar and Pinaki Dwar -- separated by a short distance, have been erected near the starting point of the corridor, which winds its way to the temple's entrance and offers an aesthetic view along the way, he said.
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PM Narendra Modi begins offers prayes in the temple premises.
Source: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the Shri Mahakal Lok Corridor Ujjain for inauguration.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Ujjain's Mahakal temple in Madhya Pradesh. CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Minister Jyotiraditay Scindia also present with him, ANI reported.
Ujjain: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the first phase of the Rs 850 crore Mahakaleshwar Temple corridor development project in Ujjain on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (Photo: Twitter)
Source: IANS 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.
'Mahakal Lok' development also includes a mid-way zone, a park, a multi-storied parking lot for cars and buses, florist and other shops, solar lighting, a facility centre for pilgrims, water pipeline and sewer line, among others.
A light and sound system has also been developed, and work on phase two of the project is currently underway, under which Rudrasagar Lake has been rejuvenated.
Chief Executive Officer of Ujjain Smart City Ltd, Ashish Kumar Pathak told PTI that after the opening, the excitement of people will only multiply and lead to a "huge jump" in tourist footfall.
The Mahakaleshwar Temple is considered one of holiest places on earth by Hindus, and lakhs of people converge here from all parts of the country during the Shravan month of the Hindu calendar or Mahashivratri.
Bhupendra Singh had described Prime Minister Modi as an "ardent 'bhakt' of Mahakal Maharaj", and said he is expected to spend about 2-2.5 hours in Ujjain before returning.
Acccording to the tentative travel plan of the prime minister, he is to undertake the journey to Indore airport by air, and then fly here in a helicopter in the evening, officials had earlier said.
From October 7, several cultural events have been hosted in the run-up to the inauguration, including a laser show, Ramlila at Ram Ghat and daily 'mahaarti' on the banks of Kshipra river.
The Ujjain Smart City Ltd has described the project with the tagline -- "Adbhut. Anupam. Allokik". Twitter feeds of various government departments and other agencies are filled with images of the Mahakaleshwar Temple and cultural events being held prior to the opening.
Ahead of Modi's visit, Ujjain has been decked up with colourful flags on a large number of lamp posts, while many streets and flyovers have been decorated with lights, including on the Hari Phatak flyover that overlooks the new corridor which has turned into a selfie point of sorts for locals.
The city has been decorated with fairy lights, and 'diyas' giving an appearance of an early Diwali.
Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, also called Mahakal's Nagari after the ancient Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, will witness the grand inauguration of the newly developed `Mahakal Lok` on Tuesday, which will be live-streamed across 40 countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the first phase of the mega project at 6.30 p.m.
Later, at a grand event the same day at the Kartik Mela ground, well-known singer Kailash Kher will perform a special anthem -- 'Jai Shri Mahakal', a 'Shiva Stuti' dedicated to Lord Shiva, the residing deity of the ancient temple.
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 Modi.
"Mega arrangements have been made for the opening of the 'Mahakal Lok' that will be dedicated to the people by the prime minister. After reaching Ujjain, he will drive to the temple complex in his motorcade, and perform a 'puja' at the Mahakaleshwar Temple. After that, he will go to the 'Nandi Dwar' and inaugurate the corridor," said a senior official of the Ujjain Smart City Ltd, which has executed the project.
Modi's chopper will land at a helipad located in the Police Line campus here. The span of the designated helipad has been widened to facilitate landing on the day of the event.
Madhya Pradesh cabinet minister Bhupendra Singh had earlier said that Prime Minister Modi will land in Ujjain around 5:30 PM on October 11.
"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.
Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy on Twitter shared a video showing spectacular drone views of the corridor.
It also has gushing fountains surrounded by artistic sculptures of the deity as well as 53 illuminated murals depicting stories from the Shiv Puran.
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.
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 on Monday, adding that according to plan, the prime minister will officially unveil the 'shivaling' to symbolically mark the opening of the mega corridor.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to inaugurate the first phase of the Rs 856-crore Mahakaleshwar Temple corridor development project on Tuesday that is expected to significantly boost tourism in this holy city of Madhya Pradesh.
The more than 900-metre-long 'Mahakal Lok' corridor, built as one of the largest such corridors in the country, spreads around the old Rudrasagar Lake which has also been revived as part of the redevelopment project around the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple, one of the 12 'jyotirlingas' in the country which attracts a large number of devotees
According to state Home Minister Narottam Mishra, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to arrive in Indore from Ahmedabad at 4 p.m. and then will reach Ujjain between 5 to 5.30 p.m. The Prime Minister will offer his prayers at the Mahakaleshwar temple and then will inaugurate the newly constructed part of the temple.
Sharma further said that over 1,000 giant screens will also be put up across the state to facilitate the public viewing of the event as part of the BJP`s efforts to draw more people to the party. The party workers have been exhorted to organise `Diwali-like events` at the booth level to celebrate the event.
The state BJP president Vishnu Dutt Sharma said the party`s NRI cell reached out to NRIs in 40 countries, including the US, the UK, the UAE, New Zealand and Canada. "We reached out to the people from Madhya Pradesh residing in these countries. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and I held a virtual meeting with them and they were excited to join the event. We are planning to extend the list of countries to 50. Apart from virtually attending the event, the NRIs will organise special ceremonies like lighting of lamps to mark the occasion," Sharma said.
The ceremony of Mahakal Lok will be telecast live in 40 countries to connect the devotees of Lord Shiva. Here in Madhya Pradesh, all prominent temples of Lord Shiva will be decorated with hundreds of earthen lamps.
Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, also called Mahakal`s Nagari after the ancient Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, will witness the grand inauguration of the newly developed `Mahakal Lok` on Tuesday, which will be live-streamed across 40 countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the first phase of the mega project at 6.30 p.m.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday took a round of the Mahakal Lok and reviewed preparations for the event.
After visiting the Mahakaleshwar Temple and Mahakal Lok, the mystic and amazing premises should make a permanent place in the hearts of the people, Chouhan said.
"Prime Minister Modiji will dedicate to the nation the first phase of Mahakal Lok. It will be a memorable moment for all of us. The entire state is waiting for that moment and we all will participate in the event in some way or the other," Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said on Monday.
The grand event is part of the Rs 856 crore Mahakaleshwar Temple corridor development project. The first phase of 'Mahakal Lok' has been developed at Rs 316 crore.
A colonnade of 108 ornate pillars made of intricately carved sandstones, gushing fountains and a running panel of more than 50 murals depicting stories from the 'Shiv Puran' are among the major highlights of the Mahakal Lok, the official said.
Two majestic gateways -- Nandi Dwar and Pinaki Dwar -- separated by a short distance, have been erected near the starting point of the corridor, which winds its way to the temple's entrance and offers an aesthetic view along the way, he said.
- The more than 900-metre-long 'Mahakal Lok' corridor, built as one of the largest such corridors in the country, spreads around the old Rudrasagar Lake which has also been revived as part of the redevelopment project around the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple, one of the 12 'jyotirlingas' in the country which attracts a large number of devotees, an official said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday evening dedicate to the nation the first phase of the 'Shri Mahakal Lok' corridor in Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh.
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