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Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 05.45 GMT

Thiruketheeswaram Kovil to be developed

 
The government has taken measures to develop Thiruketheeswaram Kovil, a famous Hindu shrine in Mannar.

The government aims to complete the first phase of the programme to develop the shrine before the sacred Hindu Maha Sivarathri Day which falls on March 13.

Under the first phase of the project estimated to cost 270 million rupees, the major access roads to the Kovil will be constructed and the area surrounding the Kovil including Palavi Tank will also be developed.

In addition a chariot path, a pilgrim waiting hall, toilet facilities and other building facilities will be constructed and water supply will be provided.

In phase II, internal roads and building facilities for a Vedic school, culture hall, resting hall, a meditation center will be constructed.

 
 
   
   
   
   
   

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