CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates Dhalpur Shiva Mandir at Sipajhar

MANGALDAI: Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday inaugurated the permanent building of the pre-historic Dhalpur Shiva Mandir at Dhalpur in Sipajhar Revenue Circle in Darrang district. He at the same time inaugurated the guest house and pujari griha along with the temple.

During his first visit at Dhalpur on June 7, 2021 after becoming Chief Minister, Dr Sarma said that he would help in creating a permanent structure of the Shiva Mandir at Dhalpur which has been existing since the pre-historic days. So fulfilling his promise, the Chief Minister today dedicated the Mandir to the devotees.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sarma said that visiting the Shiva Mandir at the pristine milieu of Dhalpur is a heavenly feeling for him. “I really feel blessed to have got the opportunity to inaugurate the pre-historic Shiva Mandir at Dhalpur along with a guest house and pujari griha.”

Chief Minister Dr. Sarma offered prayers to Lord Shiva and prayed for the wellbeing of all sections of the people of the State. He also said that for the convenience of the devotees of the State to visit the Shiva Mandir and offer their prayers, a good quality road along with three bridges will be built in Dhalpur area. Moreover since the area is flood prone, to save Dhalpur from recurring floods an embankment will be built.

Sarma also said that Garukhuti project in Darrang district is associated with the pride of the people of Assam. Therefore, to give the project a successful shape, State government will do everything possible. The Chief Minister during his visit, also held discussion with the office bearers of the Mandir Management Committee in presence of KAAC CEM Tuliram Ronghang, Sipajhar MLA Paramananda Rajbongshi and general secretary of Dhalpur Shiva Mandir Managing Committee Dharma Kanta Sarma and discussed all issues towards solving all the problems that the Shiva Mandir is facing. He said that all the problems would be solved on a priority basis.

On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Chief Minister also planted saplings at the Mandir premises. He said that his government has been consistently working towards ensuring a clean and green environment for the future generations where everyone enjoys a high quality of life. He on this occasion also called upon all to contribute towards building a shared, sustainable and safe future. A host of devotees and people from all sections were present on the occasion, stated a press release.

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