Nakshatra vatika, Dwadash Jyotirlinga to come up soon

Prayagraj: Tourists visiting Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh 2025 will have the opportunity to explore the captivating Nakshatra Vatika and the sacred Dwadash Jyotirlinga. The govt has sanctioned Rs 4.45 crore for the proposed Nakshatra Vatika in Bhardwaj Ashram, while approximately Rs 1.89 crore has been allocated for the Dwadash Jyotirlinga in Minto Park.
The Bhardwaj Ashram corridor, currently under construction for the Maha Kumbh, will house the Nakshatra Vatika on around 7,000 square feet. This garden will provide information about all 27 constellations and the nine planets. Visitors will also have the opportunity to witness statues of the nine planets and gain insights into their astrological and astronomical significance and their profound impact on our lives. The Maha Kumbh administration had requested a total budget of Rs 4.87 crore for this Nakshatra Vatika, of which around Rs 4.45 crore has been approved, and an initial instalment of Rs 2.22 crore has been disbursed.
Meanwhile, out of the proposed budget of Rs 2.2 crore for the Dwadash Jyotirling in Minto Park, financial approval of around Rs 1.90 crore has been granted, with the first instalment of Rs 94.75 lakh already released. This sacred space will showcase all twelve Jyotirlings and highlight their mythological importance. The Dwadash Jyotirling will be constructed near the parade ground in Minto Park, with the Jyotirling models strategically placed around the revered Kalpavriksha. Kumbh Mela Adhikari, Vijay Kiran Anand, emphasised the significance of these projects for the Maha Kumbh, stating, “The govt has provided financial approval for the budget, and the first instalment has been released. We will now commence work on these projects.”