CM Naveen Patnaik to inaugurate SAMALEI Project in Odisha’s Sambalpur today

Sambalpur: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will inaugurate the Samaleswari Temple Area Management and Local Economy Initiatives (SAMALEI) project in Sambalpur today that is January 27, 2024. Preparation for the occasion is on full swing and the whole state is waiting for the inauguration with much excitement.

The project stands on a vast land of 40 acres. The morning puja of Maa Samaleswari was done according to regular rituals. The Mahayangya at Maa Samaleswari Temple is set to start at 8.30AM. The yagna place has been decorated as per the Samablapuri style.

To maintain law and order during the ceremony, nearly 35 platoon forces including over 150 police officers have been deployed. Selected officers of 11 districts of West Odisha have been deployed for security.

As per the official reports, the CM will visit the 12th-century shrine and inaugurate it at 12.30 PM on Saturday. The Chief Minister will first visit the Goddess and take her blessings. A special pooja will be performed for the Chief Minister. The authorities have closed public darshan from morning to 2 am.

At the same time, the state government has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in the state. Additionally, due to the fourth Saturday on January 27, all government offices will also remain closed on that day.

For the inauguration of the project in Sambalpur, brahmins and saints from various temples have been invited. A total of 30 Pandits will perform the yagna today.

It is worth mentioning here that the State government has allocated Rs 200 crore for the beautification and development of the Samaleswari temple under the SAMALEI scheme.

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