India News | Replica of Nandi Dwar of 'Mahakal Lok' Gifted to PM Modi in Ujjain: Official

Ujjain, Oct 12 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was gifted a replica of the Nandi Dwar of 'Mahakal Lok' on the day of inauguration of the mega corridor in Ujjain, a senior official said on Wednesday.

The corridor measures more than 900 metres in length and has two majestic gateways -- Nandi Dwar and Pinaki Dwar. It is dotted with 108 ornate sandstone columns in a row which bear a decorative 'trishul' design on top and 'mudras' of Lord Shiva.

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"The prime minister was gifted a replica of the Nandi Dwar of Shri Mahakal Lok," the senior official said.

He was gifted the replica during a grand event held at Kartik Mela ground here to mark the inauguration, where Modi was welcomed with 'Malwi' headgear, rudraksh garland and an 'angavastra' on dais.

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Amid Vedic chants, Modi had on Tuesday unveiled a large 'shivaling' covered in strands of sacred red threads placed below the Nandi Dwar to mark the inauguration of the mega corridor.

Modi greeted a group of saints near the gateway and then walked through the Nandi Dwar accompanied by Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai C Patel and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan amid tight security in the sprawling premises.

A bilingual plaque bearing inscription in Sanskrit and Hindi was also unveiled to mark the inauguration. A 'trishul' (trident) with a 'damru' and a 'rudraksh mala' hung over it was placed next to the plaque.

Later, Modi also walked in the premises of the 'Mahakal Lok' to see the structures, murals and sculptures, while a number of artists performed along the route in separate groups. He also took a tour of the place for some time in a golf cart.

The first phase of the Rs 856-crore Mahakaleshwar Temple corridor development project is expected to significantly boost tourism in this holy city of Madhya Pradesh.

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