Malda set to revamp popular pilgrimage site

Published date13 September 2021
AuthorStatesman News Service
Publication titleStatesman, The (India)
The site is popular as it holds historic significance after the visit of Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu there in 1515 AD. The Ramkeli Temple of Madan Mohan and the two holy ponds, Radha and Shyam Kunda, will also get some

beautification there, it is learnt.

English Bazaar Block Development Officer Sougata Choudhury and Siksha karmadhakhya of the Malda Zilla Parishad Prativa Singh, along with other officials, visited the spot today.

It may be noted here that Ramkeli and its fair in mid June with the same name is quite popular among devotees and tourists from all over the country and abroad. Though a giant statue of Mahaprabhu was built there to beautify the area, there are many things that can be improved upon there.

According to Mr Choudhury, there are no proper seating arrangements for visitors in the temple or the...

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