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Beautification of Geeta Mandir campus and its surrounding areas

GEETA MANDIR HISTORY AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE:

Gita Mandir is situated in the eastern part of Guwahati city on a hillock of the Mother Teresa Road (formerly Zoo-Narengi Road). The temple, having a huge tourist potential, is situated on the Bamuni Pahar surrounded by the valuable teak and Sal trees that maintains the ecological balance in the entire residential area. The concept was conceived by late Dr. Mahendra Mohan Choudhary, then the Chief Minister of Assam and Governor of Punjab during the1960s. Gita Samaj committee was formed in October, 1969 for all the religious and charitable purposes of the temple. Approximately, 25 bighas of land was allocated to the temple complex thereafter and the foundation stone was laid on 6th December, 1971 of the guest house and library block of the temple. On the 15th of April, 1975, the foundation stone of the temple was laid by then Chief Minister of Punjab, Giani Zail Singh, and he also inaugurated the temple on 11th December, 1981 when he was the President of India. The guest house and the library were inaugurated later in 1992.

ARCHITECTURE OF THE TEMPLE:

The temple was conceptualised in the lines with the temples of Mathura in the shape of a chariot indicating the Divine Chariot of the Lord Krishna, with the Mahabharat depictive entrance gate carved by the famous idol maker of Calcutta. The idea of choosing the site, which is located currently, was that it offers some panoramic views with some lush green surroundings. However, the site lost all the views after the encroachment in the adjoining hill areas for development.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT:

In order to create an enriching experience for the pilgrims it is essential to develop the entire hill area on which the Temple complex is perched, starting from the foothill on the Zoo-Narengi Road from where the Geeta Mandir Road bifurcates to reach the temple perched at the top of this hillock. Hence the objective of this proposal may be outlined as under:

  • To provide sufficient safety and security to the temple structure, the pilgrims visiting the temple and the people who cross the temple complex to reach other destinations on route.
  • To revamp the deteriorating conditions of the temple and its associated structures.
  • To provide sufficient and basic infrastructure for pilgrims to have a satisfying and comfortable experience.
  • To generate employment and self-employment opportunities for the local community and involving them in tourism activities directly.
  • To help in the overall economic growth of this area.
 

ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL:

Government has accorded Administrative Approval (A/A) for the project “Beautification of Geeta Mandir campus and its surrounding areas (Part –1 and 2)” vide No. AA/72_2021-22(I)_557 (Part-1) and AA/72_2021-22(I)_561 (Part-2) amounting to Rs. 1,98,64,000.00 (Part -1) and 1,95,50,000.00 (Part -2) dated 19-02-2022 under F.Y. 2021-22. The project is focused on repair and renovation of the temple and its associated structures along with development of basic infrastructure. The work is awarded to M/s Dhansiri Associates. The project is expected to be completed by September, 2023.