The temple of Lord Rama's mother Kaushalya, which is being renovated, is getting final touches in Chandrakhuri in Chhattisgarh. Tourism Minister Tamradhwaj Sahu has told officials to complete the work at the earliest, an official communication said on Wednesday. The beautification work is being done at an expenditure of Rs 31.68 crores.
The work marks the start of the development of tourist spots on the Rama Van Gaman Path and is one of eight places which will get better connectivity and electrification along with other amenities required for a tourist attraction. A total of 51 places have been identified where Lord Rama travelled during his exile. All these places would be developed in several phases. Eight of the places which will be developed in the first phase are Chandrakhuri (Raipur), Sitamadhi-Harchowka (Korea), Ramgarh (Surguja), Sheorinarayan (Janjgir-Champa), Turturia (Balodabazar-Bhatapara), Rajim (Gariaband), Sihava (Dhamtari) and Jagdalpur (Bastar).