India

Banke bihari temple Corridor: A 5-acre marvel at ₹262 Crore with capacity for 10,000 devotees

The Allahabad High Court has given its approval for the construction of a special corridor for the Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Mirroring the Kashi-Vishwanath Temple Corridor, this new corridor will provide three accessible routes for devotees to reach the Krishna temple.

The project, estimated at ₹262 crore, will be financed by the Uttar Pradesh government and will cover an expansive 5-acre area, accommodating over 10,000 devotees simultaneously. Devotees can access the temple through three routes: Jugalghat, Vidyapeeth intersection, and Jadoun parking.

Also Read: Varanasi: 12 lakh lamps will be illuminated at ghats of Ganga on Dev Diwali

Encompassing the temple, the two-floor corridor will feature an entrance complex covering 11,300 square meters on the ground floor. This space will host shops selling puja items and a corridor adorned with Krishna paintings. Additionally, a 3,500-square-meter waiting room will be constructed for pilgrims, along with a 5,113-square-meter open area.

Despite the Yogi Adityanath government’s proposal facing opposition from local residents, the Allahabad High Court’s approval emphasized that the construction should not impede devotees during prayers. Some residents expressed concerns about displacement and disruptions to their daily lives, with priests and shopkeepers going so far as to write letters to the Chief Minister using their blood.

Also Read: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey quotes lok sabha rules in “Chori Seenazori” attack on Mahua Moitra

This initiative is part of the BJP government’s broader strategy to promote religious tourism in India, following the inauguration of the Mahakal Corridor by PM Narendra Modi at the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, last year. The Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan stands as a significant pilgrimage site in North India for Krishna devotees.

Priyanka Rai

Recent Posts

Gautam Adani Hails Puri Lifeguards As Unsung Heroes During Rath Yatra Visit

Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, visited Puri in Odisha during the annual Rath…

3 hours ago

Acharya Pramod Krishnam Slams Congress Over ‘Internal Emergency’ Allegation

Acharya Pramod Krishnam, stirred political debate by claiming an 'internal emergency' still exists within the…

3 hours ago

MRM Meeting: Pledge for Global Peace, Green India, De-addiction & Democratic Integrity

Taking a crucial step toward positive transformation, social reform, and global peace, the Muslim Rashtriya…

3 hours ago

India To Host 2029 World Police & Fire Games; Amit Shah Hails Global Recognition

India has been chosen to host the prestigious 2029 World Police and Fire Games in…

3 hours ago

Seeing The Lord Among Devotees Is The Pinnacle Of Humility: Gautam Adani At Rath Yatra

Gautam Adani, along with his wife and Karan, participated in the Rath Yatra in Puri,…

6 hours ago

PM Modi Interacts With Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Aboard The ISS

PM Narendra Modi interacted with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to reach the…

7 hours ago