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Yogi government is continuously taking big and visionary steps to make the religious, cultural and spiritual heritage of Uttar Pradesh shine on the global map. In this series, the days of the holy shrine of Maharishi Bhrigu located in Ballia, the historical district of eastern Uttar Pradesh, are about to change completely. Total amount for beautification and rejuvenation of Maharishi Bhrigu Ashram under ‘Chief Minister Tourist Places Development Scheme’ of the State Government Rs 8.74 crore The budget has been officially approved. According to mythological beliefs, Maharishi Bhrigu, considered to be the foremost among the Saptarishis, performed rigorous penance on this holy land and composed the world famous ‘Bhrigu Samhita’ here. To give a modern and grand look to this historical place, a plan has been prepared to develop it on the lines of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, so that the devotees coming from India and abroad can get state-of-the-art facilities.
Under this grand master plan prepared by the Tourism Department and the District Administration, many important construction works will be done in the Ashram premises for the facilities of devotees and tourists. Key features of this entire project include the following:
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Grand Reception: The main entrance of the Ashram will be designed in a very grand manner giving a mix of traditional and modern architecture.
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Multipurpose Hall: A huge two-storey multi-purpose hall will be constructed to house visitors, saints and big religious events.
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Passenger sheds and resting places: For the convenience of the devotees coming from far away places, modern passenger sheds and comfortable seating arrangements will be made.
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Wall and Mural Art: Attractive paintings and mural art depicting Indian culture, sage tradition and life events of Maharishi Bhrigu will be engraved on the walls of the ashram.
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Light and Sound Show: To bring alive the history and mythological importance of this historical place, a special ‘Light and Sound Show’ will be organized, which will become the main attraction for the tourists visiting here.
Officials of Ballia District Administration and Tourism Department believe that the completion of this development project will give an unprecedented boost to religious tourism in Purvanchal. The revolutionary and historical land of Ballia already sees a huge crowd of tourists and devotees. The expansion of passenger amenities like modern signage, accessible routes, drinking water and sanitation will not only improve the experience of tourists coming from different corners of the country, but will also create new employment opportunities for people involved in trade, hotel, transport and handicraft industries at the local level.
Under the comprehensive policy of the Tourism Department of Uttar Pradesh Government, major religious and historical places of the state are being integrated into different tourism circuits. Maharishi Bhrigu Ashram has also been included under the same scheme so that it can get a prominent place in the list of major spiritual destinations of Uttar Pradesh. With this initiative of the government, not only will the mythological heritage of Ballia be preserved, but the young generation will also get a golden opportunity to connect with its ancient sage culture and history. To complete this project within the stipulated time frame, the local administration has started working rapidly on the action plan.