Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday laid the foundation stone for development works worth ₹950 crore under the first phase of the Shakti Corridor at Adyashakti Dham Ambaji, a project planned at a total cost of ₹1,632 crore.
The Shakti Corridor will connect the Main Temple, Gabbar and Mansarovar. The first phase includes construction of multi-level parking facilities, an underpass road, Yatri Niwas, pathways, Shaktipath, the Shakti Corridor and an amphitheatre.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said a master plan for Ambaji has been prepared keeping in view requirements for the next 25 years. He said the development of Adyashakti Dham Ambaji is being carried out inspired and guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Chief Minister said the Prime Minister has focused on the development of pilgrimage sites across the country under the approach of “Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi,” beginning with the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. He referred to projects undertaken at Kashi Vishwanath, Mahakal Lok, Kedarnath and Baidyanath Dham, as well as the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and the hoisting of the flag at Pavagadh.
He said Ambaji holds a place among the 51 Shakti Peeths and that the Prime Minister’s vision for its development is being implemented. He noted that the 51 Shakti Peeth Parikrama Mahotsav is held every year and that more than five lakh devotees participated in the most recent event.
