“We visualise the temple to become the pride of Odisha and an international memorial dedicated to the memory of Swami Chidananda Saraswati to recall his life and teachings,” he said.
The temple would be constructed on 100 acres of land including a Veda Shala (Veda hall), a Baidya Shala, Krishi Shala, a meditation hall, an old age home, etc., he informed.
“Swami Chidananda Saraswati was president of the Divine life Society, Rishikesh. He was known as a yogi, a Jnani and a spiritual leader. For his remembrance, we have decided to construct the temple,” he added.
Sanyasi Yatidharmananda, who was felicitated on the occasion, had addressed the Viswa Dharma Sansad held in the USA in October.
Sevashram chairman Swami Jnanananda Saraswati and managing trustee Swami Yatidharmananda Saraswati, social worker Bhrigu Baxipatra, journalist Arun Panda and Hemanta Parida were present at the meet.