Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today reviewed the preparations for function to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 12 at Dhana village after visiting the construction site of Saint Ravidas Temple being built at Badtuma in Sagar district.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of Saint Shiromani Shri Ravidas Ji’s grand temple and huge memorial at Badtuma (Sagar) on August 12 worth Rs 100 crore. Minister in-charge Dr. Arvind Bhadoria, Public Works Minister Gopal Bhargava, Urban Development and Housing Minister Bhupendra Singh, Revenue Minister Govind Singh Rajput, MLAs Shailendra Jain, Pradeep Laria, Mineral Corporation Vice Chairman Rajendra Mokalpur, Mayor Sangeeta Tiwari, Gaurav Sirothia, Prabhu Dayal Patel, Lata Wankhede, Shailesh Kesharwani, Anil Tiwari and many public representatives were present as well.
Chouhan inspected the stage, helipad, dome of the venue and apprised himself about other facilities from the officials.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that Saint Ravidas Maharaj has done unparalleled work for Indian culture and Samrasta (harmony). Saint Ravidas valued Karma. Whatever he earned through hard work, he dedicated it to the saint service and the society. Numerous kings and Mirabai were also his disciples. Saint Ravidas was a harbinger of social harmony in true sense.
Chouhan said that he announced the construction of Saint Ravidas temple in Sagar, regarding this a majestic temple will be built.
He informed that all the preparations have been completed at the venue. Every citizen of Sagar district is fortunate that the global leader and eminent Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is arriving on August 12 for the Bhoomi-Pujan prior to construction of a temple in the district.
Chouhan said that the temple will be built in Nagar style over 10,000 square feet. Interpretation museum will be built. Along with culture and creativity, a museum will also be constructed to exhibit the works and personality of Saint Ravidas. Four galleries will be set-up in the museum, in which the path of devotion, contribution to the Nirgun cult, philosophy of the Saint and his literature, details of Samrasta (harmony) will be provided. Apart from the library, Sangat Hall, Jal Kund, Bhakt Niwas will also be built, which will be equipped with spiritual facilities. Devotees and scholars of Saint Ravidas from India and abroad will come to Bhakt Niwas, who will be inspired from the life of the Saint. An eatery will be constructed on 15,000 square feet. The temple will have two grand entrances, CCTV cameras and lighting arrangements.
The Chief Minister said that Saint Ravidas ji’s temple and art museum will be magnificent. Philosophers and scholars and inquisitors will also come from India and abroad. Saint Ravidas ji’s works, personality and philosophy will be inspirational for the entire world.
