West Bengal: Jagannath Temple to be built in Digha

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently unveiled a plan of building a Jagannath Temple, on the similar lines of Puri Jagannath Temple. As per the latest reports, the temple will be built on a 2 acre plot on Old Digha Beach.

The Chief Minister was in Digha to inaugurate the one-of-its-kind Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in Digha, the foundation stone of which was laid in 2017. The centre was built to host exhibitions and international conventions, along with business meets to promote tourism and commerce in this region.
Referring to this, the Chief Minister mentioned that the tourists will soon have an attraction like Jagannath Temple, where the idols will be as large as those of Puri’s. Mamata urged tourists to visit Digha, stating that the beach town has now transformed into an attractive destination. She also stated it clearly that the government was focussing on this place to develop it into a major tourist spot in Bengal after the state’s effort to make Darjeeling an attractive destination failed because of political turmoil.
She added that her government is committed to promote tourism in West Bengal, and assured that once the temple is ready and open for public, this region will automatically attract more tourists. Visitors can have fun on Digha beach, enjoy a bath in the sea, and then offer prayers at the temple, she said. Sources also informed that the Jagannath temple at Digha will be built at an estimated cost of 2.24 core.
Along with this coastal town, the state government is also planning to introduce schemes to develop places, such as Tajpur, Mandarmani, and Shankarpur.