PM inaugurates Mahakal Lok corridor at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain
| Date :12-Oct-2022 |
Staff Reporter
BHOPAL,
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi dedicated Shri Mahakal Lok corridor project to the nation in the world famous Shri Mahakaleshwar Mandir, Ujjain, on Tuesday. As soon as the Prime Minister Modi pressed the button of the remote, Lord Mahakal himself appeared in the form of a Shiva Linga made of coloured ‘Kalava’ (Raksha Sutra). At the same time, the whole atmosphere became ‘Shivamaya’. Prime Minister Modi visited Shri Mahakal Lok corridor and saw the artefacts there. Before the launch, the Prime Minister greeted the sages and saints present in Shri Mahakal Lok.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan informed the Prime Minister about the ‘Shiv Leelas’ described in the murals, pillars and statues built in Shri Mahakal Lok. Governor Mangubhai Patel was also present on the occasion.
Prime Minister Modi visited the meditative statue of Lord Shri Shankar, Saptarishi Mandal etc in Shri Mahakal
Lok corridor. Later, sitting in the e-rickshaw, Modi observed the panoramic religious-spiritual and art forms based on Shiv Leela built in the 900 meter long Shri Mahakal Lok complex.
Around 700 artists from different parts of India performed the pastimes of Lord Shiva with their dance, song and acting. The Vipra group recited the Veda mantras. Shri Mahakal Lok came alive amidst the artifacts of Lord Shankar’s pastimes, Vedic chants, soulful performances by artists. Be the witness of this spiritual, supernatural, unique and wonderful experience, 40 countries of the world including India.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Chouhan, the State Government developed world class infrastructure in Ujjain in Simhastha-2016. Now ‘Shri Mahakal Lok’ has been built on the lines of Banaras Corridor. In the first phase of the scheme, small and big Rudra Sagar, Harsiddhi Temple, Chardham Temple, Vikram Tila etc have been developed in the premises of Lord Shri Mahakaleshwar.
In the first phase, the work of Mahakal Plaza, Mahakal Corridor, Mid-way Zone, Mahakal Theme Park, Ghat and Deck Area, Nutan School Complex, Ganesh School Complex has been completed with an investment of Rs 350 crore in the first phase. In the first component of the Mahakal corridor, a 200-metre-long path suitable for walking has been made. It has a 25 feet high and 500 meters long mural wall. Along with this, 108 Shiva pillars, various statues including the postures of Shiva have been built, which are spreading a different shade. Roads have also been made for Lotus Pond, open area theatre and lake front area, e-rickshaws and casual vehicles. The big Rudra Sagar lake is filled with clean water. Along with this, it has also been ensured that this water remains clean as well. In the second phase of Shri Mahakal Lok, the Maharajwada Complex will be developed, in which the historic Maharajwada building will be reused as a heritage, integration with the Mahakal temple ‘Parisar’ will be done by including the old remains in the form of Kumbh museum. The second phase works will be completed in the year 2023-24.
