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Falgu River to Flow Year-Round with ₹996 Crore Project; Vishnupad Temple to be Revamped
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News18•24-09-2026, 13:46
Falgu River to Flow Year-Round with ₹996 Crore Project; Vishnupad Temple to be Revamped
- •Bihar Cabinet approved a ₹996 crore plan to keep the Falgu River flowing with water throughout the year.
- •The decision, guided by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, aims to ensure continuous water availability for devotees performing Pind Daan and Tarpan.
- •Several rivers will be connected to the Falgu River to maintain water levels across its entire stretch.
- •The Vishnupad Temple in Gayaji will be developed with a corridor similar to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, with an estimated cost of ₹2500 crore.
- •The Pitru Paksha Mela will be inaugurated on September 25, with devotees from India and abroad expected to visit Gayaji.
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The Bihar Cabinet has approved a project costing approximately ₹996 crore to connect several rivers and ensure continuous water availability in the Falgu River throughout the year.
The Vishnupad Temple and its surrounding area will be developed by building a grand temple corridor on the lines of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple at an estimated cost of ₹2500 crore.
The Pitru Paksha Mela is scheduled to be inaugurated on September 25 in the presence of the Chief Minister, drawing millions of devotees from India and abroad.
