₹44 Crore Madhavpur Ghed Yatradham Phase-II Revamp Begins

Gandhinagar: The ‘Shri Krishna-Rukmini Yatra Dham’ at Madhavpur in Porbandar district, where Lord Shri Krishna and Mata Rukmini got married, is being redeveloped by the Gujarat Pavitra Yatra Dham Vikas Board.

Under the complete project, all the mythological places within a radius of one kilometer in Madhavpur village are being woven into a beautiful thread. In the first phase, which cost ₹47.99 crore, the Shri Rukmini Mataji Temple, the witness to the wedding altar, ‘Chori Myra’, the holy Brahmakund, and the grand main entrance were inaugurated by the Chief Minister. Now, the work on the second phase has started in full swing. The state government is taking forward the development works of the second phase at a rapid pace at a cost of ₹43.72 crore. The deadline for completing the second phase has been set at two years.

The key part of the second phase is the renovation of the temple of Lord Madhavrayaji. This historic temple will be given a new look at a cost of ₹20.25 crore. Once this work is completed, a unique confluence of spirituality, history, and ancient architecture will be seen here.

The beach near the Madhavrayaji Temple is being developed as a new tourism hotspot. A total of 200 meters of beach development will be undertaken here. Keeping in mind the basic amenities for tourists, modern food kiosks, high-tech toilets, and a beautiful seating arrangement (food court seating) are being prepared.

Freeing devotees from traffic jams

The outer part of the temple premises is being developed in a systematic manner to manage the huge crowds that gather during the Madhavpur fair and festivals. This large outer plaza and organized parking space, being built at a cost of ₹5.31 crore, will make the movement of devotees extremely easy and safe.

Important foundation works have started by the Roads and Buildings Department to improve connectivity. Under this, the road leading directly from the local turtle breeding center to the Madhavrayaji Temple is being widened to 9 meters so that the problem of narrow roads can be permanently eliminated.

Rukmini-Krishna Dham will be made ‘Instagram-friendly’ with ₹3.45 crore

This religious complex is being given a new look to attract the younger generation and modern tourists. With a budget of ₹3.45 crore, magnificent landscapes, colorful fountains, various artistic statues (sculptures) depicting Sanatan culture, clear signboards, and attractive selfie points are being created throughout the area.

All the utility lines are being laid underground so that there is no obstacle to the beauty of the complex. A network of modern irrigation systems is being laid throughout the project area to ensure that the greenery of the trees, plants, and landscape remains evergreen. DeshGujarat