'Shri Hanuman Lok' to be constructed on the lines of Shri Mahakal Lok

• 25 Aug 2023

Why is News?

On August 24, 2023, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan, after worshiping the land of Shri Hanuman Lok in the famous Hanuman temple Jamsanwali of Chhindwara district of the state, announced that on the lines of Shri Mahakal Lok, in Jamsanwali Hanuman temple 'Shri 'Hanuman Lok' will be constructed.

Key Points:

• The Chief Minister informed that in the first phase, the construction work of 'Shri Hanuman Lok' will start in an area of about 26.50 acres at a cost of more than Rs 35 crore.
• In the first phase of the construction of 'Shri Hanuman Lok', the image of the great form of God will be visible through the grand entrance gate inspired by Marathwada architecture. A 500 meter long Chiranjeevi path will be made from the main entrance to the first courtyard.
• In the 90 thousand square feet area of the path and the first courtyard, there will be a beautiful depiction of Anjani's son Hanuman ji's child form. In an area of about 62 thousand square feet, the devotional form of the devotee - Shiromani Hanuman ji will be depicted through sculptures and artefacts.
• For Ramlila and other religious events, Muktakashi Manch will be built in 12 thousand square feet area on the banks of the reservoir, Ayurvedic hospital will be built in the premises after taking inspiration from the God who brings Sanjivani Booti.
• Through beautification and landscaping of the river bank flowing near 'Shri Hanuman Lok', seating arrangements etc. will be made for the devotees.
• Community center, public facilities, trust office, administrative office and control room etc. will be constructed in 37 thousand square feet. 120 shops and food courts will be set up for the arrangement of Prasad-worship material and food etc.
• Parking will be developed in an area of 1.5 lakh square feet with a capacity of about 400 four wheelers and 400 two wheelers.
• In the second phase of construction of 'Shri Hanuman Lok', development of Sanjivani Path for parikrama of Ramtekari mountain, Ashtasiddhi Center and Sanskrit School, Yogshala Lecture Hall and Open Air Theatre, construction of ghat on Jam river, waterfront path way and sitting area, Bhakt Niwas, Bhojanalaya and Cowshed will be constructed.