In this video, we bring you the latest updates from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget speech on July 23, highlighting the significant developments for Bihar's historic temples. The Vishnupad Temple in Gaya and the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya are set to undergo major transformations into world-class pilgrim and tourist destinations, modeled after the successful Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor.
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00:00In this story, we bring you highlights of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's recent
00:26announcement focusing on significant developments for Bihar and its historic temples.
00:32During her Union Budget speech on July 23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled
00:39ambitious plans for the Vishnupath Temple in Gaya and the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya.
00:46These corridor projects are set to transform these sacred sites into world-class pilgrim
00:51and tourist destinations modelled after the successful Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor.
00:57Let's delve into the significance of these two temples.
01:02The Vishnupath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, holds a prominent place in Hindu mythology.
01:08Legend tells of a demon named Gayasur, who, after receiving powers to grant moksha, misused
01:14them.
01:15Lord Vishnu intervened, placing his foot on the demon's head, sending him to the underworld.
01:20Today, a 40-centimetre imprint of Vishnu's foot is believed to be located in the temple,
01:27drawing devotees who come during Pitra Paksha to perform rituals in remembrance of their
01:33ancestors.
01:34Built in 1787 by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar, the Vishnupath Temple stands on the banks of the
01:40Triphalgu River, featuring a towering structure adorned with 44 pillars.
01:46Moving to the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is revered
01:51as the place where Gautam Buddha attained nirvana under the Mahabodhi tree.
01:56The temple's striking architecture, with its height of 170 feet, dates back to the
02:015th-6th centuries and represents one of the earliest examples of brick construction from
02:07the Gupta period.
02:09As noted by UNESCO, the Mahabodhi Temple complex is a major pilgrimage site, attracting visitors
02:14from around the world.
02:16The budget acknowledges the need of enhanced infrastructure and public amenities to accommodate
02:21the growing influx of pilgrims while preserving the site's spiritual and historical essence.
02:27In addition to these temple projects, Bihar has received several other important announcements
02:32in this year's budget, highlighting the state's role in national politics.
02:36With Ajanta Dal United securing 12 seats in the 2024 general elections and being part
02:41of the NDA coalition, Bihar's influence is significant.
02:46Other states, such as Andhra Pradesh, have also seen considerable budget allocations,
02:51including Rs 15,000 crore for the development of Amravati, its new capital.
02:56As India continues to evolve, these investments in villages and infrastructural projects reflect
03:02the government's commitment to enhancing cultural heritage and regional development.