Feb 5, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stones for the Maa Kamakhya Access Corridor on February 4.
The Kamakhya Divyalok Pariyojana is a temple corridor project for the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, Assam, developed by the central government at a cost of Rs 498 crore.
The project aims to overhaul the pilgrimage experience at the Shakti shrine, attracting more devotees and boosting tourism in the Northeast.
Infrastructure upgrade around the temple, including gardens and amenities. Improved connectivity with better roads and transport facilities. Beautification of temple architecture and surroundings.
The project highlights the cultural importance of neglected places of worship, preserving India's cultural heritage. It aligns with the focus on tourism growth in the Northeast.
Situated in Guwahati, Assam, the Kamakhya Temple is a revered Hindu shrine atop the Nilachal Hill, associated with Goddess Sati. It exemplifies Assam's vibrant Shakti cult and draws devotees seeking blessings and spiritual solace.
An annual Hindu festival at Kamakhya Temple, marking the goddess's menstruation cycle, it signifies the fertility cult in ancient Assam. The four-day mela draws devotees from India and abroad, with the temple closed during this period.