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President Murmu to Lay Foundation for Rs 100 Crore Jagannath Temple in Jamshedpur

President Droupadi Murmu will lay the foundation stone for a major new Shri Jagannath Temple complex in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. The Rs 100 crore project will span 2.5 acres on Marine Drive, featuring a main temple and a separate spiritual and cultural centre. The temple's design is inspired by the historic Jagannath Temple in Puri and will house idols of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. The complex, expected to be finished in four years, aims to become a key religious and cultural hub for the region.

Key Points: President Murmu Lays Jagannath Temple Stone in Jamshedpur

  • Rs 100 crore project on Marine Drive
  • Temple inspired by Puri's design
  • Includes spiritual & cultural centre
  • Expected completion in 4 years
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Prez Murmu to lay foundation stone for Jagannath Temple Project in Jharkhand's Jamshedpur

President Droupadi Murmu visits Jamshedpur to launch the Rs 100 crore Shri Jagannath Temple project on Marine Drive, a major new religious landmark.

"The complex is anticipated to emerge as a significant religious and cultural landmark in Jamshedpur. - Officials"

Jamshedpur, Feb 26

President Droupadi Murmu is set to arrive in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, on Thursday to lay the foundation stone for a Rs 100 crore Shri Jagannath Temple project along Marine Drive in Kadma.

During her visit, the President will also tour the Manipal TATA Medical College in Jamshedpur and interact with students.

Preparations have been intensified at Marine Drive ahead of her arrival. Authorities and organisers have erected seating enclosures, installed barricades and put in place multi-layered security arrangements in anticipation of a large gathering.

The Shri Jagannath Spiritual and Cultural Charitable Centre is developing the temple complex across nearly 2.5 acres of land on Marine Drive. Of this, 1.5 acres will house the main temple structure, while the remaining one acre has been designated for a spiritual and cultural centre.

The architectural design of the proposed temple draws inspiration from the historic Jagannath Temple in Puri. The sanctum sanctorum will enshrine idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, along with other deities, according to the trust group.

Officials have indicated that the temple is expected to be completed within four years, while the adjoining cultural centre is likely to be ready in approximately two years. Once completed, the complex is anticipated to emerge as a significant religious and cultural landmark in Jamshedpur.

According to the trust, the cultural centre will be utilised to promote value-based education and personality development among young people. Programmes will draw inspiration from teachings contained in scriptures such as the Bhagavad Gita.

President Murmu is scheduled to arrive at around 12:20 p.m. and depart at approximately 1:20 p.m. after addressing the gathering.

Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Chief Minister Hemant Soren are also expected to be present at the ceremony.

- IANS

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Rohit P
A Rs 100 crore project? While a temple is good, I hope the same enthusiasm and funds are allocated for improving local schools and hospitals in Jharkhand. Development should be balanced.
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Aman W
Jai Jagannath! 🚩 Having the President lay the foundation stone brings great prestige. Marine Drive is a beautiful location. This will become a major pilgrimage site for Eastern India. The four-year timeline seems ambitious, hope they maintain the quality.
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Sarah B
It's impressive to see such a large project focusing on both spirituality and youth development. The inclusion of a cultural centre for personality development based on scriptures like the Gita is a thoughtful, holistic approach.
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Vikram M
As a resident of Jamshedpur, the traffic arrangements and security today were top-notch. Good to see the Governor, CM, and Union Minister all coming together for this. Hope the project boosts local tourism and economy.
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Karthik V
The trust should ensure complete transparency in the use of such a large amount of public donations. A detailed project report and regular updates on construction progress would build more trust among devotees.

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