The more than 900-metre-long ‘Mahakal Lok’ corridor 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
“During the Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal, we broke the shackles of colonialism with the spirit of Panch Pran. Today, cultural destinations across India are seeing all-around development. For the first time, Char Dham is being connected with all-weather road,” PM Modi said.
‘Spirituality is contained in every particle and divine energy is being transmitted in every corner of Ujjain. Ujjain has led India’s prosperity, knowledge, dignity and literature for thousands of years,’ PM Modi said.
Prayers will be held at temples in all villages and cities of Madhya Pradesh coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s programme to inaugurate the first phase of the ‘Shri Mahakal Lok’ corridor in Ujjain on Tuesday evening.
A state government release said locals will gather in one temple of each village and offer prayers. Similar programmes will also be organised at big temples in every ward of the urban areas along with the grand event in Ujjain.
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In 2004, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had visited Ujjain during the annual Kumbh to take a holy dip. During his visit, he talked about the development of Mahakaleshwar temple complex and his vision has led to the creation of Mahakal Lok corridor.
Read moreThe inauguration of the Rs 350-crore Mahakal Lok Corridor in Ujjain is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s untiring drive to return Hindu temples to their past glory. Since assuming office in 2014, he has seen several restoration projects, such as the Kashi Vishwanath Dham to Somnath temple.
Read moreThe 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.