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₹250-crore plan proposed for Dattatreya temple in Ganagapur
A ₹250-crore master plan has been drawn up to develop the Sri Dattatreya temple at Deval Ganagapur in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi district.
The temple is a major pilgrimage centre, visited daily by thousands of devotees from Karnataka and neighbouring States.
The first phase is estimated to cost ₹50 crore and would improve pilgrim amenities, riverfront areas, traffic and parking.
Plans include upgraded facilities at Sangam Ghat and Papavinash Teertha, a walkway to the temple, and a parking complex for 800 cars and 500 two-wheelers.
The proposal is awaiting State Cabinet approval, so the planned work has not yet been approved.
The state government says it will provide the necessary funding, and district officials expect a decision shortly.
If approved, the project is intended to make visits more convenient with better access, public facilities and pathways, including routes accessible to people with disabilities.
A ₹250-crore master plan has been drawn up to develop and beautify the Sri Dattatreya temple at Deval Ganagapur in Kalaburagi district.
The proposal is awaiting approval from the State Cabinet.
The first phase is estimated to cost ₹50 crore and focuses on pilgrim amenities, the riverfront, traffic and parking.
Its six components include work at Sangam Ghat and Papavinash Teertha, a promenade, parking and transit facilities, a pedestrian pathway and temple upgrades.
Officials say the development is intended to improve infrastructure and convenience for devotees.
- Who
- The Karnataka government has proposed the plan. The Detailed Project Report and designs were prepared under the leadership of Home Minister and district in-charge Priyank Kharge.
- What
- A ₹250-crore master plan to develop and beautify the Sri Dattatreya temple and surrounding facilities.
- When
- Not stated
- Where
- Deval Ganagapur, in Afzalpur taluk of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka.
- Why
- To improve pilgrim amenities, infrastructure and convenience for devotees.
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- Total master plan
- ₹250 crore
- First phase
- ₹50 crore
- Sangam Ghat development
- ₹17.12 crore
- Papavinash Teertha development
- ₹12.50 crore
- Parking capacity
- 800 cars and 500 two-wheelers
- Cabinet approval
- Awaiting approval
What people are saying
Works worth ₹50 crore have been planned in the first phase. The DPR has been prepared and steps are being taken to secure the State Cabinet’s approval. We are giving priority to development across all sectors in Kalaburagi district,
We expect the State government to give approval to the proposal shortly. Once implemented, the project will significantly improve infrastructure and provide greater convenience to devotees visiting the Sri Dattatreya temple,