Balasore, Feb. 16 -- The Baba Bhusandeswar Temple in Balasore marked the conclusion of Mahashivratri with a grand 'Lakhya Deepa Prajwalana', where nearly one lakh diyas were lit around the temple premises.

On Sunday, BJP MP Pratap Sarangi told reporters that the Odisha government has approved a token grant of Rs 10 crore for the temple's development.

"Baba Bhusandeswar Temple is the core of our spirituality, and here, lakhs of devotees gather. Today, 'Lakhya Deepa Prajwalana' is being organised here..I thank the organisers for this. For the development of this Peeth, I have submitted a written request to the Odisha government. I've had discussions with the Deputy Chief Minister and the Chief Minister several times, and in this budget, i...