Bahucharaji is one of the most sacred and
famous Shaktipiths of Gujarat. The temple is located in Bechraji
taluka of Mehsana district in North Gujarat. Bahucharaji is 100
Km. from Gandhinagar , capital of Gujarat and 110 Km from
Ahmedabad and 35 km. West of Mehsana. The Bahucharaji temple
complex was constructed in 1783AD. Bahucharaji is worshipped as
a Swarup of Goddess BalaTripura Sundari. Bahucharaji is visited
by ever increasing number of pilgrims every year and there is an
urgent need to develop Bahucharaji as a Model Yatradham of
Gujarat.
Under the guidance of the Chairman , the Temple Trust has
prepared Bahucharaji Integrated Development Plan and has already
taken the implementation of various projects . The main aim is
to conserve and beautify the Bahucharaji temple complex and
surrounding areas and to provide clean, efficient, affordable
facilities, infrastructure and beautiful environment for
pilgrims.
Following integrated development works are taken into hand.
Total cost is Rupees Eleven Crores.
|
S. No |
Name of work |
Estimated Cost |
Actual Expenditure |
Status |
| 1 |
Shrifal Place |
- |
1865169 |
Completed |
| 2 |
Long & square pavelian
at Mansarovar |
- |
4336531 |
Completed |
| 3 |
Chaul chriya Bhavan |
- |
1949137 |
Completed |
| 4 |
Marble flooring &
compound wall & garden at Mansarovar |
- |
2613781 |
Completed |
| 5 |
Anna Purna Bhavan |
8568000 |
- |
In
progress |
| 6 |
Model road |
6000000 |
- |
In
progress |
| 7 |
Renovation of Mansarovar |
2003965 |
- |
In
progress |
| 8 |
Fountain at Mansarovar |
320400 |
- |
In
progress |
| 9 |
Garden near Sarvodaya
school. |
2402491 |
- |
In
progress |
| 10 |
Gaumukh at Mansarovar |
214558 |
- |
In
progress. |
| 11 |
Guest House |
14143163 |
- |
Future
planning |
| 12 |
Shopping Plaza |
17658946 |
- |
-do- |
| 13 |
Temple Complex dev. |
8400000 |
- |
-do- |
| 14 |
Renovation of fort etc. |
3000000 |
- |
-do- |
| 15 |
Development of Talav |
7500000 |
- |
-do- |
| 16 |
Khijidi wali place |
3000000 |
- |
-do- |
| 17 |
Rain water harvesting |
3000000 |
- |
-do- |
| 18 |
Under ground water line
. |
15000000 |
- |
-do- |
| 19 |
Shakti Chowlk |
1277444 |
- |
-do- |
| 20 |
Foot path, parking &
strom water drain at road |
5660000 |
- |
-do- |
Following benefits from integrated
development are received.
1. 1.5 million pilgrims every year.
2. Local business increased.
3. Increase of income of Gram Panchayat.
4. Increase of employment generation.
5. Cottage industry development.
6. Increase in Income of GSTC.
7. Increase in Tourism .
Modhera: World famous Sun Temple, Suriya Kund, Vav and
temple of Goddess Modheshwari. Modhera is West side of Mehsana
district and 25 Km from Mehsana. Modhera is visited by ever
increasing number of pilgrims every year and there is an urgent
need to develop Modhera as Tourist Place for which Government of
India has sanctioned 118.93 lakhs rupees . We are planning to
take following works on hand.
|
S. No |
Name of work |
Estimated cost |
Actual expenditure |
Status |
| 1 |
Four lane road from
Modheshwari temple to Sun temple |
9048000 |
- |
Future
planning |
| 2 |
Const. of view point of
Hawa Mahal |
11388000 |
- |
-do- |
| 3 |
Electrification of road
with ele. pole, sodium lights from Sun temple junction
to Sun temple Gate |
2487000 |
|
-do- |
| 4 |
Tree plantation |
1105000 |
|
-do- |
| 5 |
Water supply etc. |
960000 |
|
-do- |
Vadnagar: Vadnagar is situated in
the North-East portion of Mehsana district whih is 34 km. from
Mehsana. The history of Vadnagar is as old as its rich musical
traditions. The town has been an important centre of educational
pursuits and business since early times. It is in the historic
town’s rich cultural tradition.
Sharmishta was the daughter of famous Sant Shri Narsinh Mehta.
She has married at Vadnagar. She delivered two girls ; namely
Tana-Riri . They become famous Malhar Raag Singer. In their
rememberance, two temples were constructed at Vadnagar .
Government of Gujarat is celebrating Tana-Riri classical dance
programme every year.
Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Amthermata Temple, beautiful
sculptures of Varah , mother goddess and other deities ,
Vadnagar Toran are famous for its beauty. Government is trying
to put Vadnagar into World Heritage . It is a tourist centre of
Gujarat.
Following development works are undertaken by the Government.
|
S. No |
Name of work |
Estimated Cost |
Actual Expenditure |
Status |
| 1 |
Sharmishta Talav project |
25030814 |
- |
Work is
in progress |
| 2 |
Modern ST Depot |
16000000 |
|
| 3 |
Javahar Navodaya
Vidyalaya |
|
|
| 4 |
Open Air Theatre with
contribution of ESSR Company |
2500000 |
- |
| 5 |
Mamlatdar Office |
7124000 |
8194000 |
Work
completed |
| 6 |
Sub Treasury Office |
1486000 |
1799000 |
-do- |
| 7 |
Taluka Panchayat office |
4937000 |
4719000 |
-do- |
| 8 |
Community Health Centre |
6821000 |
1308000
|
In
progress |
| 9 |
Court Building |
758000 |
|
-do- |
| 10 |
Govt. employees quarters |
2010000 |
|
-do- |
| 11 |
Polytechnic college |
90000000 |
31000 |
-do- |
| 12 |
ITI Building |
18190000 |
|
|
| 13 |
Gaurav Path |
8700000 |
|
Future
planning |
| 14 |
Ring Road |
17500000 |
|
Future
planning |
|
