Archive · 18 Sep 2025
UP to Develop Mahabharata Site Lakshagriha as Tourism Hub
Imagine a very old story, the Mahabharata, about a time of kings and battles.
One place in this story is called Lakshagriha, where a sneaky plan to hurt good people almost worked.
Now, the Uttar Pradesh government wants to make this place a special spot for people to visit.
They're going to fix it up with new lights, clean water, and places to rest.
This is because Lakshagriha is an important part of a very old story, and it could bring in more visitors, like history detectives.
They want everyone to learn about the story and see where it happened.
Uttar Pradesh plans to develop Lakshagriha as a heritage tourism hub.
The site is located in Baranava village, Baghpat district.
The project is part of the Mahabharata Circuit initiative.
Rs 1 crore has been allocated for tourism development at the site.
The site is associated with the Mahabharata epic.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department
- What
- Is developing the Lakshagriha site as a tourism destination.
- When
- Announced recently.
- Where
- Baranava village in Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To preserve cultural heritage and boost tourism.
- Site Name
- Lakshagriha
- Location
- Baranava village, Baghpat district
- Significance
- Site from the Mahabharata epic
- Project Goal
- Develop as a religious and heritage tourism destination
- Funding
- Rs 1 crore
- Distance from Baghpat
- 35 km