Lucknow/Prayagraj, Feb. 5 -- Even as Prayagraj continues to draw millions to its Sangam, the Uttar Pradesh government is turning attention to one of the city's ancient yet lesser-known centres of faith. The state Tourism Department has approved a comprehensive tourism development and beautification project for Indri Dham, an age-old temple located in the Phulpur region of Prayagraj, with an outlay of Rs 1.27 crore. The initiative aims to preserve the site's deep religious significance while improving facilities for the growing number of devotees and families visiting the region.
Indri Dham holds a special place in Hindu religious tradition. Goddess Indri is mentioned in the Skanda Purana and the Durga Saptashati, and the temple has long be...