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Source-This post on Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana has been created based on the article “Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana To Increase Influx Of Devotees Like Kashi Corridor, Mahakal Lok” published in “SWARAJYA” on 4th February 2024.
Why in The News?
The PM has recently laid the foundation stone for Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana to enhance access and amenities for pilgrims visiting the Kamakhya temple.
What is Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana?
Objective-To enhance the pilgrimage experience and boosting tourism in Assam.
Features:
1) It is part of the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PMDevINE) scheme. This corridor draws inspiration from the Kashi-Vishwanath Temple Corridor in Varanasi.
2) It will restore six major hidden temples within the Kamakhya complex.
About Kamakhya temple
Location-Nilachal Hills, Guwahati.
Religious significance– It is one of the 51 shaktipeethas. Kamakhya is considered the goddess of fertility.
Architectural features:
1) The temple’s architectural shape is a combination of the traditional nagara and saracenic styles. This hybrid architecture is sometimes called the Nilachal type, named after the hill where it’s located.
2) The temple has a distinctive beehive-like shikhara (dome). The dome is adorned with sculptured panels and images of various Hindu deities.
Festival-Kamakhya Temple hosts the Ambubachi Mela. This is an annual festival celebrating the menstruation of the goddess.
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About PMDevINE(Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for the North East Region)
| Aspect | Details |
| Objective | 1) To fund infrastructure to compliment PM GatiShakti. 2) To support social development projects based on felt needs of the North Eastern Region. |
| Launched | It was announced by the Central Government during the Union Budget 2022-23. |
| Implementation | It will be implemented for the remaining four years of the 15th Finance Commission, from 2022-23 to 2025-26. |
| Nodal ministry | Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), through the North Eastern Council or central ministries and agencies. |
| Funding | It gets 100% funding from the centre (Central sector scheme) |
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