Categories: National

Mahakal Lok 900 m long in MP’s Ujjain to be opened by PM

Mahakal Lok corridor first phase of Mahakaleshwar Temple in the city of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, is scheduled to open by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is said that the initiative will improve pilgrims’ experiences and increase tourism in the area. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, examined the Mahakal Lok’s opening preparations.

Bank Maha Pack includes Live Batches, Test Series, Video Lectures & eBooks

Mahakal Lok: All you should know

  • The Mahakal Lok over 900-meter-long corridor’s first phase was officially opened as part of the $856 million Mahakaleshwar Temple corridor development project.
  • The cost to create the corridor was 316 crore.
  • The old Rudrasagar Lake, which has also been revitalised as part of the development project around the historic Mahakaleshwar Temple, will be skirted by the Mahakal Lok.
  • Two imposing gateways – Nandi Dwar and Pinaki Dwar – have been erected near the beginning of the corridor, which winds its way to the temple’s entrance and provides an aesthetic view along the way.
  • A 108-pillar colonnade with artistically carved sandstones has been constructed. On the decorative pillars, artisans and artists primarily from Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Orissa have laboured.

Mahakal Lok: Religious Importance of Mahakaleshwar Temple

  • The Mahakal Lok’s main attractions include gushing fountains and a continuous panel of more than 50 murals depicting tales from the Shiv Puran.
  • The Mahakal Path is lined with a number of religious sculptures illustrating Lord Shiva’s life.
  • In the mural along the corridor, stories from the Shiva Purana, including the act of creation, the birth of Ganesha, the tale of Sati and Daksha, and others, are depicted
  • Phase two of the corridor’s construction is now in progress. The holding capacity will be increased, and the temple complex will be as well.

Find More National News Here

Recent Posts

Which is the Oldest District of Uttar Pradesh? Know the Name

Uttar Pradesh is a large and important state in northern India. It has many districts,…

8 hours ago

Birsa Munda Punyatithi 2025, 125th Death Anniversary of Birsa Munda

Birsa Munda Punyatithi is observed every year on June 9 to remember and honour Birsa…

10 hours ago

Eminent Scholar Daji Panshikar Passes Away at 92

Renowned scholar, author, and literary commentator Daji Panshikar, also known as Narahari Vishnu Shastri, passed…

10 hours ago

GK Quiz on the Chenab Rail Bridge, Questions and Answers

The Chenab Rail Bridge is a world-famous railway bridge built in Jammu and Kashmir, India.…

11 hours ago

Chenab Rail Bridge: Team Behind the Construction of the Bridge

The Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir is the world's highest railway arch bridge.…

13 hours ago

Rohini Gram Panchayat Wins Gold in National e-Governance Awards 2025

In a momentous achievement for rural digital transformation, Rohini Gram Panchayat in Shirpur taluka, Dhule…

13 hours ago