A very lovely and unique perspective results from the fusion of spirituality and environment. We have seen temples or religious sites getting accessed by air travel or waterway, which enhances traveller visits. One such step to connect nature with spirituality has been taken by the Assam government. Using a “Hop on & Hop off” approach, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has given the Assam government permission to build ten waterway projects that will connect seven of the state’s most important temples.
The 7 Temples That Will Be Connected By Assam’s Waterway Projects
Seven temples will be connected by the Waterways, including the historic Shakti Peetha Kamakhya Temple in Assam, which is devoted to the goddess Kamakhya. Due to its distinctive ceremonies and the Ambubachi Mela, which honours Kamakhya’s annual menstrual cycle, the temple draws believers from all over the world.
In Kaziranga National Park, the Pandunath Temple honours Lord Shiva and is related to Pandavas from the Mahabharata. Known for its serene settings and the idol that is thought to have been placed by Narada, Ashwaklanta Temple is devoted to Lord Krishna. Tezpur’s Doul Govinda Temple is famous for its Holi festival celebrations and is devoted to Lord Krishna.
An old temple devoted to Lord Shiva, Umananda Temple is situated on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra River. The Chakreshwar Temple, a majestic temple in Hajo with a serene ambiance and historical significance, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Established in Majuli, Assam, in the 17th century, Auniati Satra Temple is a well-known Vaishnavite monastery devoted to Lord Krishna. These temples have deep cultural and religious significance in addition to providing beautiful views.
More About These Waterway Projects
The project worth ₹645.56 crore has been approved by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways under the Sagarmala Scheme, with approval from the Ministry of Finance’s Department of Expenditure. In order to encourage port-led development in India, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways’ Sagarmala Programme makes use of the country’s coastline, navigable waterways, and strategic location.
Furthermore, twelve floating terminals, two multimodal terminals at Pandu and Jogighopa, and two permanent terminals at Bogibeel and Dhubri are reportedly among the projects the state plans to construct. The purpose of this initiative is to encourage river tourism via waterways.
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Are you excited to visit these magnificent temples via waterways?
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First Published: December 03, 2024 6:10 PM