Arunachal’s Parshuram Kund to be Developed Like Ayodhya, Kamakhya, Locals Welcome Move
In the state’s Tezu, the government has decided to develop ‘Parshuram Kund’ on Lohit River as a Hindu pilgrimage spot. (News18) The local priest, while speaking to News18, said people realise the importance of Parshuram when they visit the site The Centre, in an effort to shift focus towards the Northeast, has decided to revive religious tourism in the region, beginning from Arunachal Pradesh. In the state’s Tezu, the government has decided to develop ‘Parshuram Kund’ on Lohit River as a Hindu pilgrimage spot. Sources from the administration told News18 that grand plans have been made to revamp the ‘Kund’ on the lines of Ayodhya, Mathura, and Kamakhya. An officer from the tourism department told News18: “We are now focusing on tourism. A huge number of people come here on Sankranti so we will have a proper place for them to stay. Three separate buildings for rest house and dining are being made.” Locals say a huge number of saints and believers come to the ‘Kund’ during Makar Sankranti to take a holy dip. (News18) …