Mamata to lay foundation stone for Bengal’s largest Mahakal Temple in Siliguri

Key Highlights

• All arrangements related to her visit and the programme are being coordinated by the district administration,” the official told PTI.
• The announcement follows Banerjee’s assurance during her visits to north Bengal after the region was hit by severe natural disasters in October last year.
• During one such visit to Darjeeling, the CM had offered prayers at the Mahakal Mandir and announced plans to construct a larger temple in Siliguri.
• Banerjee had said that land for the project has already been identified and will be provided free of cost by the state government.
• A convention centre will also be developed as part of the temple complex, which will house the largest Shiva idol in the state.