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Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
HM Shah lays foundation stone for redevelopment of Janaki temple in Bihar's Sitamarhi
Patna: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Friday, laid the foundation stone for the grand redevelopment of the historic Janaki Temple at Punaura Dham in Bihar's Sitamarhi district, believed to be the birthplace of Goddess Sita. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, several Union Ministers, and other dignitaries attended the event. Before the ceremony, Union Minister Shah offered prayers at the temple. The Bihar Cabinet had approved the Rs 882.87 crore project on July 1, aimed at the integrated development of the temple complex. Of the total allocation, Rs 137 crore will go towards restoring the old temple and its premises, Rs 728 crore will be spent on tourism-related infrastructure, and Rs 16 crore will be earmarked for 10 years of comprehensive maintenance. The Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) will execute the project. A nine-member trust, headed by the Chief Secretary, Pratyaya Amrit, has been formed to oversee the temple's construction and redevelopment. For the occasion, elaborate arrangements were made at Punaura Dham. The saint community sourced sacred items from across India -- a silver urn from Jaipur, worship utensils crafted in Delhi, prasad from renowned South Indian temples, soil from 21 pilgrimage sites, and water from 31 rivers. The silver urn, a key attraction, were ceremonially filled with the sacred soil and water before being placed at the worship site. Soil from the four Dhams and water from major pilgrimage centres have been brought to sanctify the land. The Trust Council personally invited saints, mahatmas, leading storytellers, Vedic scholars, and spiritual leaders from across the country. Representatives of the Mahamandaleshwar Akhand Sant Samiti and heads of prominent religious monasteries also joined the historic event. The temple, planned over 67 acres, will house a 151-foot-tall sanctum and is expected to be completed by 2028. The event and project aim to not only strengthen religious faith but also boost tourism and cultural identity in the Mithila region. The Mata Janaki temple will not just be a religious structure, but a spiritual-cum-cultural complex designed with a blend of heritage and modern facilities. As per the planned features, it will have Yagya Mandap, Sita Vatika and Lavkush Vatika, Bhajan Sandhya Sthal (devotional music hall), auditorium and museum, children's play area, cafeteria and Mithila Haat (cultural market), Dharamshala, Yatri guest house and dormitory, E-cart station, parking, and road exhibition area. To add a learning and cultural dimension, historical stories and legends related to Goddess Sita will be depicted within the complex. The nearby Mata Janaki Kund will also undergo beautification as part of the project. The Mata Janaki temple is poised to become a major spiritual destination and a beacon of Mithila's rich heritage. It is expected to bring global recognition to the cultural and religious significance of Punaura Dham, elevating the region's status in both faith tourism and historical relevance.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Janki Mandir in Bihar: ₹900 crore, 67 acres & Ram temple architect — All you need to know about Maa Sita's shrine
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the redevelopment of Janki Mandir in Sitamarhi, Bihar, believed to be Goddess Sita's birthplace, with a ₹882.87 crore project. The project includes restoring the old temple, developing tourism infrastructure, and creating a 67-acre spiritual hub with various facilities. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Project Cost & Fund Allocation ₹137 crore for restoring and developing the old temple and its premises ₹728 crore for tourism-related infrastructure ₹16 crore for 10 years of maintenance Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Sacred Offerings for Bhoomi Pujan Connectivity with Ayodhya Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday laid the foundation stone for the grand redevelopment of Janki Mandir at Punauradham in Bihar's Sitamarhi — believed to be the birthplace of Goddess Sita. The ceremony, worth over ₹882.87 crore, was attended by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, Union ministers, and other Shah performed the bhoomi pujan and unveiled the new design for the temple, which will be developed on the lines of Ayodhya's Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir. The project will be executed by the Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) under a nine-member trust led by the Chief redeveloped Janki Mandir campus will spread over 67 acres — 17 acres of existing land and 50 acres to be newly acquired at a cost of ₹165.57 crore. The Bihar government has sanctioned ₹882.87 crore for the integrated temple complex:The complex will feature a circumambulation path (parikrama marg), Yagya pavilion, museum, auditorium, cafeteria and children's play area, Dharamshala for pilgrims, Sita Vatika and Luv-Kush Vatika, parking zones and other bhoomi pujan was marked with holy contributions — soil from 21 pilgrimage sites, water from 31 rivers, a silver urn from Jaipur, silver prayer utensils from Delhi, and laddus from Tirupati Balaji. Punaura Dham will be linked to Ayodhya — Lord Ram's birthplace — via road and rail. During the ceremony, Amit Shah also flagged off the Sitamarhi–New Delhi Amrit Bharat Express through video conferencing. Bihar Tourism Minister Raju Kumar Singh hailed the day as a historic moment for the people of Mithilanchal, marking a new chapter in the region's cultural and spiritual heritage.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Amit Shah lays foundation stone for Janki Mandir's redevelopment in Bihar's Sitamarhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Janki Mandir at Punauradham in Bihar 's Sitamarhi district, considered the birthplace of Goddess Sita. The foundation stone-laying ceremony of the project, worth more than Rs 882.87 crore, was also attended by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar , Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, several Union ministers and other dignitaries. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Shah performed 'bhoomi pujan' for the redevelopment of the temple, an official said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo The state cabinet had sanctioned Rs 882.87 crore for the integrated development of the temple complex on July 1. Of the total amount, Rs 137 crore would be spent on the development of the old temple and its premises, while Rs 728 crore would be used for tourism-related activities, the official said. Live Events In addition, Rs 16 crore would be spent on comprehensive maintenance for 10 years, he said. Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) would implement the project. The state government recently formed a nine-member trust, headed by the chief secretary, for the construction and redevelopment of the shrine. "Comprehensive development will be carried out on the lines of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra, Ayodhya", Bihar BJP spokesperson Niraj Kumar had told PTI earlier, adding that a large number of pilgrims visit the Punauradham. The state cabinet also approved the appointment of a Noida-based company as the design consultant for the project. The firm was engaged in the master planning and architectural services for the Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Amit Shah to lay foundation for Rs 883-crore Janaki temple at Bihar's Punaura Dham
PATNA: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone for Janaki temple at Punaura Dham in Bihar's Sitamarhi on Friday. He will be accompanied by chief minister Nitish Kumar and his ministerial colleagues at the event. The temple will be developed on the lines of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Punaura Dham is believed to be the mythological birthplace of Goddess Sita. Several saints from across the country have already reached the venue. Amidst the chanting of mantras, the foundation stone will be laid for the grand temple, to be constructed over an area of more than 67 acres. The temple complex is likely to be completed within 11 months. The Bihar cabinet had sanctioned Rs 882.87 crore for the integrated development of the temple complex on July 1. Of the total, Rs 137 crore will be spent on the development of the old temple and premises, Rs 728 crore on tourism-related development, and Rs16 crore for comprehensive maintenance over 10 years. The Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) will implement the project. The state government has created a nine-member trust, 'Shree Janaki Janm Bhumi Punaura Dham Mandir Nyas Samiti' at Punaura village in Sitamarhi district. Nitish Kumar unveiled the final design for the grand temple on June 22, 2025. A total of 17 acres of land is already available at the site, while 50 acres is being acquired to develop the complex on a massive scale.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
BSTDC likely to invite e-bid for Patna Haat by July
Patna: The e-bid for the construction of Patna Haat — a hub of traditional arts and crafts — near Gandhi Maidan is expected to be invited by the end of July, after which its foundation stone will be laid by CM Nitish Kumar, according to the officials of Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC), which is executing the project. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It will be developed west of Sabhyata Dwar with an estimated cost of Rs 48.96 crore. The initiative aims to promote and preserve the state's traditional handicrafts, providing a platform for local artisans. An official of the BSTDC said the Patna Haat will be developed on the lines of Delhi Haat. "The construction of a G+3 building is aimed to be completed by June 2027. The Patna Haat will have modern infrastructure such as underground parking, a fire fighting system, elevators and CCTV cameras. There will be a game zone for children, solar-power generation system, generator set and LED lights on the campus," said the official. Additional surface parking will also be available, besides two restaurants will be established within the premises. The BSTDC official said the project will reflect Mithila Haat of Madhubani district, displaying ancient Magadh's heritage. It will feature Madhubani paintings from Mithila region, Manjusa painting from Bhagalpur, Tikuli painting from Patna and Sikki craft from north Bihar. "Other stalls will include metal craft, bamboo and cane craft from Samastipur, pottery and ceramics from Darbhanga, leather shoes, belts, and bags, and Sujani craft from Muzaffarpur district, stone craft of Gaya, and Booti kala of Nalanda," he said. In 2017, a temporary Patna Haat was established within Gandhi Maidan, occupying 3,600 square feet space. However, it ceased operations due to unpaid rent to Sri Krishna Smarak Samiti, the maintenance authority of Gandhi Maidan. Despite having 50 stalls, poor business performance led to contract termination by the committee.
