PM Modi inaugurates Mahakal Lok corridor at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain
The Mahakal Lok corridor can be seen dotted with 108 ornate sandstone columns in a row bearing decorative 'trishul' design on top and 'mudras' of Lord Shiva on its faces and has gushing fountains surrounded by artistic sculptures of the deity and 53 illuminated murals depicting stories from Shiv Puran.
FollowPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (October 11, 2022) inaugurated the first phase of the Mahakaleshwar Temple corridor development project in the holy city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The Mahakaleshwar Temple is considered one of the holiest places by the Hindus, and lakhs of people converge here from all parts of the country during Shravan month of the Hindu calendar.
PM Modi also performed a special puja at Lord Mahakal temple in Ujjain. The Prime Minister attired in traditional dhoti and gamcha (stole), entered the sanctum sanctorum of the Lord Mahakal temple at around 6 PM.
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He was accompanied by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Mahakal Lok Project: All you need to know
The Mahakal Lok corridor can be seen dotted with 108 ornate sandstone columns in a row bearing decorative 'trishul' design on top and 'mudras' of Lord Shiva on its faces and has gushing fountains surrounded by artistic sculptures of the deity and 53 illuminated murals depicting stories from Shiv Puran.
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According to reports, the Phase I of the project will help in enriching the experience of pilgrims visiting the temple by providing them with world-class modern amenities.
Under this project, the temple precinct will be expanded nearly seven times and the existing footfall of the temple, which is currently around 1.5 crore per annum, is expected to be doubled.
It is reportedly said that the total cost of the entire project is around Rs 850 crore and the development of the project has been planned under two phases.
The Mahakal Path contains 108 stambhs (pillars) which depict Anand Tandav Swaroop (Dance form) of Lord Shiva. Many religious sculptures depicting the life of Lord Shiva are installed along the Mahakal Path.
