The famous Pahari Mandir in Ranchi, which draws thousands of devotees during festivals, is all set to get a new and smart look. Chief Minister Hemant Soren will lay its foundation stone on Monday.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Vinay Kumar Choubey who is also the Chairman of Pahari Mandir Vikas Committee sharing the information about the same said, “The blue print for the prevention-cum-development plan of the temple of Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra budding architects have been finalised and the rejuvenation work of the temple is slated to commence within three months.”
The new temple’s height will be of 60 feet and length will be 30 feet. “looking at the wear and tear of the hillocks the structure of the temple has been designed,” added Choubey. The revamp plan will see an elevator for the main temple which will be 2,000 ft above the sea level and requires a climb of 300 steps, a water harvest system, a proper garbage disposal system, a marriage hall and a rotation platform for a panoramic view of the city. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 8-10 crore.
“Right now, Pahari Mandir managing committee has a sum around Rs 2 crore. It is a fraction of the estimated budget for the new temple envisaged at the hillock to be modeled. The funds will be raised with the help of donations by the devotees who visits the temple every day,” mentioned Choubey. He further added that the committee will not seek monetary help from the Government for the project.
The renovation project is divided into three phases. In the first phase renovation and beautification work of the temple will be carried out. Repairing of approach roads and landscaping of temple area is a part of second phase and in the final stage will see a health centre for the poor, parks with sitting arrangements and a shopping complex. One of the founder members of Pahari Mandir Vikas Samiti Daya Shankar Bunty expressied his joy over the commencement of the project said”From past three years the plan was only on papers. I am happy that it’s finally starting.”