A plan in this regard has been prepared on the instructions of Mahant Yamunapuri, secretary, Mahanirvani Akhara, tourism department officials said
The popular Alopshankari temple of Sangam city, revered as one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of the country, will soon be developed in keeping with the South Indian style of temple architecture.
Before Mahakumbh-2025, renovation and beautification work of the temple will be undertaken at a budget of ₹7 crore approved by the state government. Work is set to start soon, tourism department officials said.
After the budget was approved, the state tourism department sought details of the work to be done from the temple administration. A plan in this regard has been prepared on the instructions of Mahant Yamunapuri, secretary, Mahanirvani Akhara, one of the 13 recognised ancient Hindu monastic orders of the country, the officials said.1
There will be a Yagya Kund constructed and a huge platform will also be built, he added.
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- 1. “The Mandapam (general gathering area) has a special place in South Indian temples. Along these very lines, a huge mandapam will also be built here. Also, fine artwork will be made on the back wall of the temple as well. Keeping in mind the architectural beauty of the temple complex, construction will be done towards Japla Devi at the back as well,” said Mahant Yamunapuri sharing the plans.