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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the construction of two ropeways to improve access to Kamakhya Temple. The projects aim to reduce travel time for devotees and tourists while boosting tourism. Sarma visited the temple post-Ambubachi Mela, thanking officials for managing the festival smoothly. The Kamakhya Temple remains a key pilgrimage site and a major attraction in Assam.

Key Points: Assam CM Sarma Announces Kamakhya Temple Ropeway Projects

  • Two ropeways planned for Kamakhya Temple to ease pilgrim access
  • Feasibility study underway for additional ropeway projects
  • Aims to boost tourism and local economy
  • Announced post-Ambubachi Mela, a major Hindu festival
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Assam CM Sarma announces construction of two ropeways to Kamakhya Temple

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces two ropeways to Kamakhya Temple to boost accessibility and tourism in Guwahati.

"A ropeway will be constructed from Kamakhya station to Kamakhya temple and another from Sonaram field to Kamakhya temple. – Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, June 28

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on his visit to the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Saturday shared the development project aimed towards making the trip to the temple more accessible and time-efficient

He said, "A ropeway will be constructed from Kamakhya station to Kamakhya temple and another ropeway will be constructed from Sonaram field to Kamakhya temple. Work on both ropeways is going on. The process of floating a tender has already been done. A feasibility study for many other ropeways is going on."

The construction of both ropeways to Kamakhya Temple holds significance as it will provide a great alternative and potentially faster mode of transportation for devotees and tourists visiting the temple, thereby reducing travel time. Better accessibility will also enhance tourism, thereby boosting the state's economy.

CM Biswa offered his prayer at Kamakhya Temple two days after the Ambuachi festival ended. "Ambubachi Festival ended two days ago, but I could not come here earlier due to the large number of devotees here. I received the opportunity to have the darshan of Maa Kamakhya today", he added.

He visited the temple with his family to offer prayers and wished for the well-being of the people of Assam.

He thanked the Temple management committee and Tourism Department and added, "I thank the Temple Management Committee, Tourism Department, Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass and others for organising the Ambubachi Festival."

The annual Ambubachi Mela, one of Assam's most revered Hindu festivals, commenced on June 22 at the historic Kamakhya Temple, located atop the Nilachal Hills in Guwahati, and concluded on June 26. The annual event commemorates the yearly menstruation cycle of Goddess Kamakhya, believed to be the embodiment of feminine power. After conducting Ambubachi Prabritti rituals, the main door of the Kamakhya temple closed on June 22 and reopened on June 26.

The event draws devotees from across India and abroad. Several other pujas are organised in this temple, including Durga Puja, Durgadeul and Madandeul. Some of the other pujas performed in this temple include Manasa Puja, Pohan Biya and Vasanti Puja. It is one of the most revered centres of Tantric practices and is regarded as one of the oldest of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While infrastructure development is good, I hope they don't commercialize the spiritual experience. Kamakhya's sanctity must be preserved. The government should ensure proper waste management too - last Ambubachi Mela left so much garbage!
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Aditya G
Great move CM Sarma! This will boost tourism significantly. Next they should improve the roads leading to the temple. The current traffic situation during festivals is horrible. #DevelopmentForAssam
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Meera T
As a local, I'm concerned about environmental impact. Nilachal Hills are ecologically sensitive. Hope proper EIA was done before approving this project. Development shouldn't come at nature's cost.
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Siddharth J
Finally! Been waiting for this since years. The queue during Ambubachi takes hours. This will make darshan much easier. Kudos to the government for thinking about devotees' convenience.
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Kavya N
Hope they implement proper safety measures. Remember the cable car accident in other states? We can't compromise on safety standards, especially with so many pilgrims using it.

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