Ujjain: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated Phase 1 of the Mahakal Lok corridor project at the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain.
According to reports, the total cost of Phase1 of the project is around ₹850 crores. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was also present at the event.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), “Under the project, the temple precinct will be expanded nearly seven times. The total cost of the entire project is around Rs 850 crore. The existing footfall of the temple, which is currently around 1.5 crore per annum, is expected to be doubled. Development of the project has been planned under two phases,”.
PM Modi further inspected Phase1 of the Mahakal Lok corridor. Speaking at the event, PM Modi said “Spirituality is contained in every particle and divine energy is being transmitted in every corner of Ujjain. Ujjain has led India’s prosperity, knowledge, dignity, and literature for thousands of years.”
He further talked about the idea of breaking the shackles of colonial rule with the spirit of ‘Panch Pran’. He added, “First time since Independence, roads are developed and an ‘All-weather highway development project’ is undertaken to connect all four Dhams under the Char Dham Project.”
Ahead of his visit to the inauguration ceremony, PM Modi offered prayers at the famous Lord Mahakal Temple in Ujjain.