OTDC gets responsibility for renovation of Budhi Thakurani temple in Berhampur

Public utility services like parking space, drinking water facilities and toilets will be provided after the renovation of the temple

Thousands of devotees attend the famous Budhi Thakurani Yatra which is organised once in every two years at Old Berhampur.

After the Tourism department sanctioned Rs. One Crore for the development of the famous Budhi Thakurani temple in Berhampur last year, the responsibility for renovation has been given to the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC).

“Public utility services like parking space, drinking water facilities and toilets will be provided after the renovation of the temple. The assigned architecture firm NESTER has already made the blue print of the developments,” said District Tourism Officer Sanatan Nayak. “The funds have reached OTDC and we will call tenders for the work,” he added.

The Budhi Thakurani temple of Berhampur is one of the oldest temples of the city. Thousands of devotees attend the famous Budhi Thakurani Yatra which is organised once in every two years at Old Berhampur. Besides, the arrival of devotes continues throughout the year.

-DNA, Monday, 09 March 2015 | Ronalisa Parida

in courts, have hampered the progress of the project," said Land Acquisition Officer, A K Das. "We couldn't provide compensation to some land losers following a directive from additional commissioner of endowment," Das added.

The contractor has sought time till December. The firm was given June deadline though the work was to be completed in January.