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United News of India
a day ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Fadnavis releases special issue of ‘Lokrajya' on Ahilyadevi Holkar
Ahilyanagar, May 31(UNI) On the occasion of the tercentenary of Ahilyadevi Holkar's birth anniversary, a special issue of 'Lokrajya' based on her life and work was released by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday. The publication ceremony organized at the tercentenary birth anniversary celebration of Ahilyadevi Holkar at Choundi was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, chairman of Maharashtra Legislative Council Prof Ram Shinde, Water Resources Minister and Guardian Minister of the district Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Dattatray Bharne, Other Backward Bahujan Welfare Minister Atul Save, MLA Gopichand Padalkar, MLA Vitthalrao Langhe, MLA Babasaheb Deshmukh, MLA Shivaji Kardile, MLA Narayan Patil, MLA Amol Khatal, MLA Chitra Wagh, MLA Kashinath Date, MLA Monika Rajale, MLA Suresh Dhas among others. This issue has been prepared under the guidance of Brijesh Singh, Principal Secretary and Director General of Directorate General of Information and Public Relations and Editor-in-Chief of 'Lokrajya'. The cover of the issue has a logo created on the occasion of the birth tercentenary. The issue provides information on the life of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar, her work in Maharashtra, religious devotion, social work, ideal of governance, philanthropy, and various structures built by her. UNI VKB PRS
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ahilyadevi Holkar's legacy must be known to youth: CM
PUNE: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasised the need to make the younger generation aware of the exemplary governance and legacy of Punyashlok Rajmata Ahilyadevi Holkar, stating that her contributions to Indian history are often overlooked. Fadnavis was speaking at an inspirational event for the youth organised by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha on the occasion of the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyadevi Holkar. Fadnavis noted that history often wrongly teaches that India moved from Mughal to British rule without acknowledging the regional rulers who governed during the interim 100 to 125 years. 'Ahilyadevi Holkar ruled for 28 years with great administrative vision wherein the common man was at the centre of governance. She was a queen who led with compassion and efficiency. Many government schemes are now named after her, but her full legacy must be known to the youth,' Fadnavis asserted. The chief minister highlighted that Ahilyadevi Holkar played a critical role in preserving India's cultural and spiritual heritage at a time when foreign invaders were targeting temples and sacred sites. 'She restored temples, rebuilt pilgrimage spots, and ensured that all Jyotirlingas remained intact. Her leadership was marked by economic strength, drought management, fair taxation, and transparent governance,' Fadnavis said. Praising Ahilyadevi Holkar for her efforts towards the empowerment of women, Fadnavis drew parallels to modern initiatives such as 'Operation Sindoor' saying, 'What Ahilyadevi did for empowering women centuries ago echoes today in the work we are doing under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She recognised the need for self-reliance and created job markets by inviting weavers and artisans to Maheshwar,' Fadnavis said. The programme - held at Modern College, Shivajinagar - was attended by higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil; Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Vikrant Patil, Yogesh Tilekar and Hemant Rasane; and many youth and women leaders. On this occasion, a costume competition was organised to honour the queen's legacy, with awards distributed by the chief minister. Women who have made notable contributions to various fields were also felicitated.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt clears Rs 3,000 crore plan for temple, memorial renovation amid cash crunch
Despite being cash-strapped, the Maharashtra government has given the green light to projects worth Rs 2,954 crore aimed at the preservation and renovation of memorials and temples across the state, The Times of India (TOI) reported on Wednesday. Among the major approvals is a Rs 681.3-crore development plan for the preservation of the memorial of 18th-century warrior queen Ahilyadevi Holkar at her birthplace in Chaundi village, Ahilyanagar. The project was first announced during a cabinet meeting held in Ahilyanagar on May 6 and comes ahead of Holkar's 300th birth anniversary. The renovation work is expected to be completed over the next three years, TOI said. At the same cabinet meeting, the government cleared development plans worth ₹5,503 crore for seven major pilgrimage centres in the state. These include: Rs 147.8 crore for the Ashtavinayak temples Rs 1,865 crore for the Tuljabhavani temple at Tuljapur Rs 259.6 crore for the Jyotiba temple at Kolhapur Rs 275 crore for the Trimbakeshwar temple Rs 1,445 crore for the Mahalaxmi Mandir Rs 829 crore for the Mahurgad development plan Administrative approval was granted on Wednesday for four of the seven projects. These include the Rs 147.8 crore Ashtavinayak temples development plan, where Rs 100 crore will go towards temple renovations, and Rs 47.4 crore is earmarked for electrification, lighting, and architectural consultancy. Live Events Besides the renovation of the temples, the development plan is also aimed at boosting the civic facilities available to devotees. The Ashtavinayak temples remain a key tourist attraction in Maharashtra, drawing thousands of pilgrims annually. On the same day, the state issued a government resolution approving the Rs 1,865 crore development plan for the Tuljabhavani temple. The state has directed that the original architectural style of the historic structure be preserved. Additionally, a resolution was issued approving the Rs 259.6 crore development plan for the Jyotiba temple in Kolhapur, which includes conservation and renovation of the temple and surrounding lakes. The project is scheduled to be completed by March 31, 2027. (With TOI inputs)
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Cash-strapped Maharashtra government OKs Rs 3,000 crore for temples, memorials
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, his deputies Shinde and Pawar, and others at the Ahilyadevi Holkar memorial in Chondi earlier this month MUMBAI: The cash-strapped Maharashtra government granted approval for plans worth Rs 2,954 crore for preservation and renovation of memorials and temples in the state on Wednesday. This includes clearance for a development plan worth Rs 681.3 crore for the preservation of the memorial to the 18th-century warrior queen Ahilyadevi Holkar at her birthplace in Chaundi village in Ahilyanagar. The project was announced at a cabinet meeting held at Ahilyanagar on May 6 and comes ahead of the ruler's 300th birth anniversary. The work is to be completed over the next three years. At the same cabinet meeting, development plans worth Rs 5,503 crore were cleared for seven major pilgrimage centres in the state. This included Rs 147.8 crore for Ashtavinayak temples, Rs 1,865 crore for the Tuljabhavani temple plan, Rs 259.6 crore for the Jyotiba temple plan, Rs 275 crore for the Trimbakeshwar temple plan, Rs 1,445 crore for the Mahalaxmi Mandir plan, and Rs 829 crore for the Mahurgad development plan. On Wednesday, the government gave administrative approval to four of the seven projects. This includes theRs 147.8 crore Ashtavinayak temples development plan, in which an expenditure of Rs 100 crore will be undertaken on the temples and an expense of Rs 47.4 crore has been approved for electrification, lighting, and architectural consultancy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Besides the renovation of the temples, the development plan is also aimed at boosting the civic facilities available to devotees. The Ashtavinayak temples are a key tourist attraction in the state. The same day, a govt resolution was issued approving the expense of Rs 1,865 crore for the development plan of the Tuljabhavani temple at Tuljapur. Devotees come throughout the year to pray at the temple, especially during the Navratri festival. The state has issued instructions to preserve the original style of the historical structures in the temple. The state also issued a govt resolution approving the development plan for Jyotiba temple at Kolhapur worth Rs 259.6 crore. This includes plans for the conservation and renovation of the temple as well as surrounding lakes. The project is supposed to be completed by March 31, 2027.
United News of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Maha: Legislative Council Chairman invites President for tercentenary birth anniversary celebration of Ahilyadevi Holkar
Mumbai / New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairman Prof Ram Shinde on Wednesday extended invitation to President Droupadi Murmu for celebration of the tercentenary birth anniversary of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar. He was in New Delhi to extend invitation to the President. Addressing a press conference organised after meeting President Murmu at Maharashtra Sadan, he said that the birth anniversary of Ahilyadevi Holkar is celebrated every year on May 31. This year, the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyadevi Holkar will be celebrated in a grand manner at her birthplace, Chaundi in Jamkhed taluka, Ahilyanagar, he informed. During that time, she defied the customs and traditions of the society and protected religion and culture, he said. She restored 12 Jyotirlingas across the country, Shinde informed that many works like the reconstruction of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, construction of ghats at many historical religious places, construction of wells, plantation of trees on the roadsides were done by her. Prof Shinde said that President Shankar Dayal Sharma, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, Chief Minister of the states, and many Union Ministers had previously attended the Jayanti Mahotsav programme held at his birthplace, Chaundi, he added. UNI VKB SS
