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Uttarakhand Lays Foundation Stone for Yamuna-Krishna Temple in Kalsi

A ceremony was held in Kalsi beside the Yamuna River.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami started the building project for a Yamuna-Krishna Temple.

He also showed a new statue of Goddess Yamuna and opened Hari Ghat.

People prayed for peace, prosperity and the welfare of Uttarakhand.

They lit 2,100 lamps, making the riverbank shine brightly.

Saints, religious leaders and many local people joined the event.

The government also approved ₹150 crore for a development plan in Hanol.

Officials said better tourism could create jobs and help local businesses while protecting regional traditions.

Key facts

Temple project: Foundation stone laid for the Yamuna-Krishna Temple in Kalsi.
Other inaugurations: A Goddess Yamuna statue was unveiled and Hari Ghat was inaugurated.
Lamp ceremony: 2,100 lamps were lit along the Yamuna riverbank.
Hanol funding: ₹150 crore was approved for the Hanol Master Plan.
Development focus: Religious tourism infrastructure and visitor facilities in the Jaunsar-Bawar region.
Local benefits: The government said tourism could support homestays, local products, handicrafts, transport, food services and employment.
Cultural priority: The state said development would be pursued alongside preservation of Jaunsar-Bawar traditions, architecture and heritage.

thehansindia.com · 2 hrs ago