Chandigarh, September 22 – Haryana Tourism Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma said Kurukshetra is recognized across the world for its religious and tourism significance. Along with this sacred land of Kurukshetra, all regions of Haryana are witnessing all-round development, and the State Government is working on several projects in Kurukshetra from the tourism perspective.
Tourism Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma visited the Shaktipeeth Maa Bhadrakali Temple, Kurukshetra, on the first Navratri on Monday to offer prayers. Here, the Tourism Minister performed ‘pooja’ as per tradition and bowed his head at the Shaktipeeth.
Extending greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on Navratri as well as Dussehra, Diwali, and other festivals, the Tourism Minister said every citizen of the state should come to the Shaktipeeth Maa Bhadrakali Temple in Kurukshetra to seek the blessings of the Goddess for peace, prosperity, and happiness. After receiving blessings from the Goddess at this temple, every devotee’s wishes are fulfilled. He added that along with Shaktipeeth Maa Bhadrakali Temple, Kurukshetra has a unique identity not only in the country but also abroad due to its other religious and tourist sites. Several projects are underway to develop this holy land Kurukshetra from a tourism point of view.
He said under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, all-round development of Haryana is taking place. This government has given a distinct identity to not only Kurukshetra but the entire State of Haryana as a tourism hub. During the tenure of this government, numerous welfare schemes for farmers, labourers, women, employees, and senior citizens have been effectively implemented.
