"Culture is the USP of Odisha": BJD MLA Debi Prasad Mishra on inauguration of Samalei project

"Culture is the USP of Odisha. In the western part of Odisha, significant developments are taking place around the Maa Samaleswari temple, preserving its cultural and architectural style. The state government has invested over Rs 200 crore in the development of the riverfront and the temple complex. The inauguration of the Maa Samaleswari temple in western Odisha, a renowned Shakti Peeth in Odisha, is scheduled for January 27, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA, Debi Prasad Mishra, said.

Mishra also said that after the inauguration by CM Patnaik, many devotees will visit to seek blessings and witness the divine presence.

The Samalei projects include the beautification and development of Maa Samaleswari temple in western Odisha.

BJD senior vice president Debi Prasad Mishra said on Wednesday that after the Parikrama Project in Puri, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will inaugurate the Samalei project in Sambalpur on January 27.

The state government has spent more than Rs 200 crore on this project. The Samalei projects include the beautification and development of the Maa Samaleswari temple in western Odisha. The project was carried out over an area of around 40 acres.

The project also includes peripheral development of the shrine, construction of a heritage corridor, amenities for pilgrims, improved access to the temple, and development of the Mahanadi riverfront.

Earlier, the Odisha Chief Minister visited Puri on Tuesday evening and offered prayers to Lord Jagannath.

The Chief Minister also visited the Shreemandir Parikrama project, which he inaugurated on January 17.

CM Naveen Patnaik and the erstwhile king of Puri, Gajapati Dibyasingha Deba, took part in rituals to inaugurate the Shreemandir Parikrama project in Puri on January 17.

The Shreemandir Parikrama project aims to enhance the visual appeal and surroundings of the iconic Jagannath Temple. (ANI)