The online ‘darshan’ of Chhattisgarh’s archaeological and religious tourist centre, the Bhoramdeo temple at Kawardha, was launched on Saturday. To mark ‘Basant Panchami’, 24 kg of silver ornaments was offered to the ‘Shivalinga’.
Forest Minister and Kawardha MLA Mohammed Akbar virtually launched the online ‘darshan’ of the temple. Through YouTube, the devotees can see the special makeup and ‘Maha Aarti’ of Lord Shiva, an official communication said.
The Bhoramdev Prabandhan Teerth Karini Committee and Kabirdham district administration has made the arrangement. The silver ornaments were crafted in Rajasthan.
The donations of devotees in the form of cash and jewellery have been used for its making. On the occasion, the bhoomi pujan of storage and ‘puja room’ was done.
Addressing the event, the Minister said the Bhoramdeo temple is a place of historical importance in terms of archeology, religious, public faith and tourism for the entire state.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has already underlined to enhance the tourism facilities. As part of it, a ‘jungle safari’ is proposed around Sarodha to Bhoramdeo road Ramchuva near Kawardha, he said.
The Minister added that already Rs 9 crore has been sanctioned for construction of the Kawardha to Bhoramdeo approach road. New cottages worth about Rs 12 crore were built at Saroddadar in Chilfi Valley of Kabirdham district.