Patiala, May 25 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday paid obeisance at the Sri Kali Mata Mandir in Patiala and prayed for the peace, progress and prosperity of the state.

Interacting with the media persons, the Chief Minister and National Convener of AAP announced a complete facelift of the temple by putting in resources.

They said that the sarovar of the temple that had dried up from the last 30 years will be rejuvenated by pumping fresh water. They said that the sarovar of the temple will be fully renovated, including desilting, waterproofing, stonework along the banks and improved pathways.



They said that this would preserve its sanctity and make it more accessible and aesthetically aligned with heritage architecture.

They said that the back gate which serves as a primary access point during high traffic periods is proposed to be reopened and renovated. Mann and Kejriwal said that simultaneously all temple entrances will be aesthetically restored to maintain architectural symmetry and improve crowd circulation.

The Chief Minister and National Convener of AAP said that in keeping with Sikh and Hindu traditions of community service, daily langar service for devotees particularly those visiting from remote or economically weaker backgrounds will be started.

They said that a comprehensive Master Plan with future construction, heritage preservation, pilgrim services, sanitation, parking and traffic flow in consultation with urban and religious planning experts is being prepared.

They said that the Devotees Hall will be upgraded with fully air-conditioned hall to provide comfort to senior citizens, women with children and differently abled devotees, especially during extreme weather conditions.

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