Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Mahakal Temple Foundation Stone Laying
The chief minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, is likely to lay the foundation stone for a new Mahakal temple near Siliguri in the second week of January 2024.
The temple will be built on a 17-acre plot and managed by a trust formed by the state government.
The project aims to attract more tourists to the region, creating new economic opportunities for local businesses.
The foundation stone laying is significant as it coincides with other major developments in the area, including the potential launch of a new Vande Bharat sleeper train.
The temple is expected to bring more pilgrims to Siliguri, benefiting hotels, traders, and the local economy.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to lay the foundation stone for Mahakal temple near Siliguri in January 2024.
Temple to be built on a 17-acre plot and managed by a state-formed trust.
Project aims to promote religious tourism and create economic opportunities in Siliguri.
Foundation stone laying coincides with the inauguration of Calcutta High Court’s Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench.
Temple expected to attract pilgrims, benefiting local hotels, traders, and the economy.
- Who
- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Mayor Gautam Deb
- What
- Foundation stone laying for Mahakal temple
- When
- Likely January 16, 2024
- Where
- Northwestern outskirts of Siliguri
- Why
- To promote religious tourism and economic opportunities
- Location
- Northwestern outskirts of Siliguri
- Land Area
- 17-acre plot
- Management
- State-formed trust
- Project Announcement
- October 2023
- Preliminary Survey
- December 5, 2023
- Foundation Stone Date
- Likely January 16, 2024
- Inauguration Event
- Calcutta High Court’s Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench on January 17, 2024
