Bhubaneswar, October 26, 2017: The State Government hassanctioned Rs 7 crore for installing a light and sound show at
the Maa Samaleswari temple in Sambalpur. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
sanctioned the amount on Thursday.
Maa Samaleswari is the presiding deity of western
Odisha and amongst the most revered deities in the State.
Odisha and amongst the most revered deities in the State.
The famous shrine will be embellished with a state-of-the-art
light and sound show that will showcase the legendry tale of Maa Samaleswari
and the history of the temple, and the rich cultural heritage of Sambalpur and
Western Odisha. It will give a huge boost to tourism in the region, said the
CM.
light and sound show that will showcase the legendry tale of Maa Samaleswari
and the history of the temple, and the rich cultural heritage of Sambalpur and
Western Odisha. It will give a huge boost to tourism in the region, said the
CM.
He directed officials to ensure completion of the works
within this current year 2017-18. Maa Samaleswari temple will soon join the
elite list of monuments and locations with light and sound shows such as Puri,
Konark and Dhauli and become a frontline tourist attraction of Odisha.
within this current year 2017-18. Maa Samaleswari temple will soon join the
elite list of monuments and locations with light and sound shows such as Puri,
Konark and Dhauli and become a frontline tourist attraction of Odisha.