Naveen Offers Obeisance at Taratarini Temple, Prays for Peace and Prosperity of People

Berhampur: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today offered his obeisance at the Maa Taratarini temple, the presiding deity of Ganjam district.

Ahead of launch of Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) smart health cards distribution programme in Ganjam, the Chief Minister visited the famous hill-top shrine to pray for the peace and prosperity of the people of the State.

Naveen will also take prasad of Taratarini temple with representatives of the Panchyati Raj institutions of the district.

The Chief Minister had earlier reviewed the redevelopment plan of the famous shrine.

The Chief Minister’s visit to the district takes place at a time when the temple is undergoing massive transformation.

The redevelopment plan aims to give a facelift to the ancient shrine with renovation of Singhadwar entrance with pilgrim amenities, pathway with drinking water facilities, hilltop temple premises development which includes prasad sevan mandap, interpretation centre, mundan hall among others.

The famous shrine is being developed with modern amenities and facilities for the lakhs of pilgrims who come from in and outside the State.