The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has taken a significant step towards preserving religious and cultural heritage. The government has launched a special scheme for the renovation and tourism development of temples and ashrams across the state. The objective of this scheme is not only to make religious sites beautiful and convenient but also to establish them on the global tourism map. Notably, this time the focus is on the temples and pilgrimage sites of Purvanchal.
Major Temples of Purvanchal to Receive a New Look
According to the action plan prepared by the Tourism Department, the Chitra Gupta Temple, which falls under the famous Bhrigu Ashram in Ballia district, will be beautified. Along with this, the Hanuman Temple located in Holpur village of Pharsatar, the Udaseen Math of Basantpur, the Durvasa Rishi Ashram in the Pawai area of Azamgarh, and the Bhero Baba site in Maharajganj have also been included in this scheme. Special emphasis will be given to improving basic facilities, sanitation, and traffic management at these sites.
Tourism Development Works to be Carried Out in Other Districts as well
In addition, the tourism development of Shri Veera Baba Brahma Sthan in Mau district, Ram Janaki Temple located in Mishrapur of Azamgarh, Phoolmati Devi Temple of Sadar area of Kannauj, and the sites of Sant Paramhans Baba in Dhannipur, Singpur and Bansgaon of Azamgarh will also take place. While preserving the original religious structure at these sites, better facilities will be provided for the devotees.
Religious Tourism to Get a New Identity
The government's aim is that religious sites should not only become centers of reverence but also become a source of tourism and local employment. Along with major pilgrimage sites like Ayodhya, Kashi, and Mathura, work is now being done to bring other religious sites of the state onto the international map. This initiative will not only preserve the cultural heritage of the state but will also create new opportunities for tourism.
