₹10 Crore Sanctioned for Development of Lord Madheshwar’s Sacred Land; Pilgrimage Tourism Gets a Major Boost
Devotees Benefiting from Shri Ramlala Darshan Yojana and Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana
Raipur, August 4, 2025/ On the auspicious occasion of the fourth Monday of the sacred month of Shravan, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai virtually addressed the concluding ceremony of the grand Shiv Mahapuran Katha held near the world’s largest natural Shivling at Madheshwar Pahad in Mayali, located in Kunkuri block of Jashpur district, from his official residence in Raipur.
The divine seven-day katha series, held from July 28 to August 4, 2025, was organised by the Mahamadheshwar Dham Committee, where renowned spiritual orator Pujya Shri Devkinandan Ji Maharaj from Ayodhya captivated thousands of devotees through his narration of the Shiv Mahapuran. The Chief Minister extended his salutations to the saints at the Vyaspith and expressed gratitude and congratulations to the organising committee for this magnificent spiritual event.
In his address, CM Sai remarked that Shiv and Shakti are deeply embedded in every grain of Chhattisgarh, and the state derives its spiritual energy from these divine centers. He informed that ₹10 crore has been sanctioned by the Central Government for the development of Madheshwar Mahadev Dham, and the State Government is working rapidly on infrastructure development and facilities for pilgrims.
Highlighting prominent Shiv temples across the state, the Chief Minister said that Lord Shiv manifests in many forms for devotees—as Madheshwar Mahadev in Mayali, Baba Bhoramdeo in Kawardha, Kuleshwar Mahadev in Rajim, Bhooteshwar Mahadev in Gariaband, and Lakshmaneshwar Mahadev in Kharaud of Janjgir-Champa. He said that “the entire state is enveloped in the aura of Lord Shiva.”
CM Sai also spoke about the Shakti Corridor Scheme, initiated for the development of five major Shakti Peethas in the state. These include Bamleshwari Devi of Dongargarh, Mahamaya Devi of Ratanpur, Chandrahansini Mata of Chandrapur, and Danteshwari Devi of Dantewada. He stated that under the visionary guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, pilgrimage tourism is being redefined and expanded.
