Status to pave way for better amenities, infrastructure and boost religious tourism
On Aug 10, the state-level criteria committee scrutinised the proposal against the eligibility conditions prescribed by state govt before approving B-Class pilgrimage centre status for the temple. Bawankule also thanked chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for the decision You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nagpur | Silver Rate in Nagpur | Bank Holidays in Nagpur | Public Holidays in Nagpur | Petrol Price in Nagpur | Diesel Price in Nagpur | CNG Price in Nagpur | LPG Price in Nagpur Stay updated with the latest Nagpur news.
Additional chief executive officer of Nagpur Zilla Parishad had submitted the proposal seeking B-Category status for the temple, according to an official statement. Revenue minister and Nagpur guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, who had pursued the proposal, said Adasa is an important centre of faith in Vidarbha. Nagpur: Historic Adasa Ganesh Temple, one of the district’s prominent religious destinations in Kalmeshwar taluka, has been accorded ‘B-Category’ rural pilgrimage centre status by Maharashtra govt. The decision has paved the way for planned development of the temple precinct and improving facilities for devotees while also giving a fillip to religious tourism in the region. Believed to be centuries old, Adasa Ganesh Temple is among Nagpur district’s well-known religious and cultural landmarks and attracts devotees from across Vidarbha. The rural development department granted the temple the status under Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Rural Pilgrimage Site Scheme (B-Class). He added that govt would work towards developing the temple and its surroundings in a more planned and comprehensive manner. Download the TOI App.