Lucknow, July 6 -- The state government has rolled out an ambitious plan for large-scale renovation and tourism development of temples across the state, a spokesperson said. The initiative includes the rejuvenation of ashrams of sages Bhrigu and Durvasa, along with the redevelopment of a prominent Jain temple. With a special focus on eastern Uttar Pradesh, the tourism department has prepared a detailed roadmap to transform these sacred sites into vibrant centres of heritage tourism, a government communique read. The plan includes the beautification of the Chitragupt Temple at Bhrigu Ashram in Ballia, the development of the Hanuman Temple complex at Tendua Patti Farsatar Mouza Holpur, and the Udasin Math in Basantpur village. In Azamgarh, the project will cover Bhairav Baba Sthal in Maharajganj and the Ram Janaki Temple in Mishrapur. In 2024, over 65 crore tourists visited several destinations in UP, the spokesperson said.HTC...