To accelerate the holistic development of Odisha’s renowned Shakti Peetha, Maa Hingula Temple, the second high-level meeting of the Maa Hingula Temple Trust Board was convened today in Talcher.
The session brought together key public leaders and administrative heads to chart a clear roadmap for establishing a streamlined governance framework and fast-tracking all ongoing infrastructure projects.
The strategic deliberations were guided by Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan, alongside Dhenkanal MP Rudra Narayan Pany and Talcher MLA Braja Kishore Pradhan. The leadership underscored the need for seamless inter-departmental synergy to transform the sacred shrine into a world-class pilgrim destination while strictly preserving its core spiritual and cultural ethos.
In a landmark decision to blend ancient tradition with structural excellence, the Board resolved to engage senior state architects and engineering domain experts from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). These specialists will guide the architectural blueprints for critical structures, including the upcoming Natya Mandap and Yajna Mandap, ensuring that modern engineering complements the sacred heritage of the shrine.
To support the physical transformation, discussions focused heavily on leveraging Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds to construct modern amenities for visitors and upgrade overall site utilities. Key officials present included Sub-Collector-cum-Managing Trustee Prajnanandan Giri, IAS, Sub-Divisional Police Officer Bharat Chandra Sahu, Tahasildar Alfa Jena, and MCL Hingula Area General Manager Sunil Bansal Joshi, along with 17 Trust Board members.
To ensure rapid execution, the Board empowered the Sub-Collector-cum-Managing Trustee with expanded administrative oversight to enforce time-bound implementation of all resolutions. The session concluded with a shared pledge between public representatives, civil administration, MCL management, and board members to safeguard the spiritual legacy of Maa Hingula Peetha while building resilient infrastructure for future generations.
