KOLHAPUR: Holy City Development PlanA Presentation to

Shri Ashokrao Chavan

Honourable Chief Minister MaharashtraHonourable Chief Minister, Maharashtra

By Kolhapur Municipal CorporationKolhapur Municipal Corporation

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Structure of the Presentation

A About Kolhapur

B Kolhapur as a Tourism Destination

C Project Outlay and Details

D Financial & Implementation PlanD Financial & Implementation Plan

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DistancesKolhapur : Location OverviewKolhapur : Location Overview

Mumbai : 390

Pune : 233

Bangalore : 614

Belgaum : 105

Goa : 237

Hyderabad : 551

Tirupati :900

Nashik : 435

Aurangabad : 475Population 35 Lacs

Tourists 40 lacs paTourists 40 lacs pa

Strategically Located on the Corridors of NH 4 connecting Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore

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Kolhapur - one of the important economic regions of Maharashtra

Strong Historic & Cultural HeritageStrong Historic & Cultural Heritage

Most attractive tourism destination

Well established Economic infrastructure

One of the richest agricultural belt of the country

One of the highest per capita income of the country g p p y

One of the highest literate City 90%

Strong Education and Health Infrastructure

%District Population 35.25 Lacs 30% Urban Fortress

City Area - 66 sq.kms Population – 5 Lakhs plus Literacy : >90%

Kolhapur City – A Brief ProfileKolhapur City – A Brief Profile

Economic Drivers Manufacturing, Tourism, Agriculture and ServicesCentral Business Districts Mahadwar Rd, Laxmiopuri, Sahupuri & RajarampuriPrime Residential Area Tarabai Park, Ruikar Colony, Nagala Park Rajaram Puri & TakalaConnectivity Well connected by Rail, Road and Air

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Socio- Economic Infrastructure in KolhapurImportant Education destinations in Maharashtra due to

EDUCATION

• Presence of Shivaji University

• District has over 200,000 under Graduate Student Population

• Engineering Student Population is estimated at over 6000

• Over 3000 Medical Professionals pass out from In and around Kolhapur

Cit h 300 H it l & Cli i d 40 Di ti C t

HEALTH

• City has over 300 Hospitals & Clinics and over 40 Diagnostic Centers

• Over 2000 practicing Medical Professionals

• Kolhapur is in close proximity to Miraj (30kms) A Medical Hub of India with over • Kolhapur is in close proximity to Miraj (30kms) – A Medical Hub of India with over

600 Hospitals

City has more than 200 Hotels with room capacity of over 5000

HOSPITALITY

City has more than 200 Hotels with room capacity of over 5000

Kolhapur is known for its unique Cuisines and Restaurants

Over 30 lakh leisure Tourists visit Kolhapur every year

A Multi Cultural Society having strong Social and Cultural Identity

Daily Floating population is estimated at over 100,000Fortress

An Overview of Economic Infrastructure in Kolhapur

Major Industrial Parks in Kolhapur Region

Industrial Zones Land (Acres)

Gokul Shirgaon (220 ha) 541 30Gokul – Shirgaon (220 ha) 541.30

Kagal – Hatkanagale 2681.04

Shi li (260 h ) 639 79Shiroli (260 ha) 639.79

Ichalkaranji, and Karad are industrial areasProfile of industrial players present in Kolhapur

• Mahindra & Mahindra• Siemens• Crompton Greaves

• Hindustan Domestic Oil & Gas Co• Hindustan Spinning & Weaving Mills• Indocount Industries Ltd

Profile of industrial players present in Kolhapur

• Crompton Greaves• Gabriel• Garware Alfa Laval• Garware Wall Rope

• Indocount Industries Ltd• Manugraph Industries Ltd• Menon Piston Group• Ghatge Patil etc• Garware Wall Rope

• Raymonds• Ghatge Patil etc• Kirloskars

Large Number of business travelers including foreigners Visit Kolhapur Throughout the yearFortress

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Kolhapur – A Tourism Destination

One of the few cities in MaharashtraOne of the few cities in Maharashtra that is well endowed in terms of tourism attraction – catering to

• Religious TouristsReligious Tourists

• Leisure, Nature and Adventure segment

B i t• Business segment

An important religious destination due to the presence of

• Mahalaxmi Temple: 35 lacs vistors p.a

• Jothiba Temple : 10 lacs vistors p.a

• Narsobawadi : 7-8 lacs vistors p.a.

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Kolhapur – As a Tourism Destination

The city has numerous attractions in the form ofe c ty as u e ous att act o s t e o o

Heritage Structures

Lakes and Palaces

Forts and Hill Station

Parks and River Banks

Catering to various touristCatering to various tourist segments.

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Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Temple

• One of the very important Shakti Peeths in the Country

• Considered as DAKSHIN KASHI and is one of the top Considered as DAKSHIN KASHI and is one of the top three religious places in Maharshtra

• It is believed that all the devotees visiting Tirupathi must • It is believed that all the devotees visiting Tirupathi must visit Kolhapur Mahalaxmi to complete the SALVATION CIRCUIT

• Temple built in 700 AD during the Chalukyan Era is an Architectural Wonderc tectu a o de

• Almost 35 lacs pilgrims visit this Temple Every Year

• Dasserra, Diwali, Kirnotsav are some of the important festivals attracting large no. of pilgrims

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Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Temple

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Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Temple : Religious Significance

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Kironatsav at Mahalaxmi Temple :An Architectural Wonder and important event attracting large pilgrims

KIRNOTSAV : Setting Sun Light falls on the Deity for three days in February and November through a small window on the western wall of the temple

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Jothiba Temple : One of the important temples in Maharshtra is located in close proximity to KolhapurMaharshtra is located in close proximity to Kolhapur

City

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Annually over 10 lacs pilgrims visit JothibhaFortress

Narsobavadi Datta Temple - Annual Pilgrims 6-7 lacs

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Khidrapur TempleOne of the Architecturally Exquisite structures

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Rankala Lake in Kolhapur City

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Rankala Lake one of the most attractive tourist spots in Kolhapur City

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Tararani PutlaSports Stham

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Khasbaug - Wrestling Stadium – A Heritage Structure

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Poornima Festival - at Panch Ganga River FrontFortress

Panhala Fort – A ViewFortress

Bhavani Mandap – A Heritage StructureFortress

Pattan kodoli :Pattan kodoli : A Vittal Birdev

Yatra

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Kolhapur Holy City – Core area Master Plan

Railway Station

Mahalaxmi Temple

K i Ti h

Religious Infrastructure

Rankala Lake Koti Tirth

Heritage & Leisure Infrastructure

Religious Infrastructure

Support InfrastructureFortress

Tourism Infrastructure Rs. Cr. City & Regional Infrastructure Rs. Cr.Religious Tourism Infrastructure City Roads 149

Estimated Plan Outlay for Total Holy City Programme

Religious Tourism Infrastructure City Roads 149

Mahalaxmi Temple Precinct Redevelopment 21 City Ring Road 150Land Acquisition & Resettlement 20 Land Acquisition for City Ring Road 150Jotiba Temple Precinct Development 20 City Access Roads 85Jotiba Temple Precinct Development 20 City Access Roads 85Khidrapur Temple Precinct Improvements 5 Pedestrian / Walk Ways in the City 45Narsobawadi Temple Surrounding Improvements 10 Railway Infrastructure / Amenities Improvement 20Other Destination Development 15 Airport Development 102p p p

Other Tourism Infrastructure Land Acquisition for Airport Development 165

Leisure Tourist Destination Development 25 Public Transportation Facilities ( MSRTC / KMT) 65Heritage Conservation and Restoration 9 Parking Infrastructure 30g gRankala Lake Development 43 Water Supply 84Koteetirth Lake Development 13 Water Supply Augmentation – Special Project 414Panchganga River Front Development 20 Sewerage Network and STP 280City Entry Points Beautification & Garden Dev. 7 Solid Waste Management 15Administration, Establishment etc 25 Health Infrastructure Improvements 30

Power 82

Total 233 Total 1866

Total Estimated Project Outlay : Rs. 2099 Cr.Fortress

Proposed Developments in Religious Tourism Centers

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JotibaJotiba

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GokulShirgaor

GokulShirgaor

KolhapurKolhapurNarsobawadiNarsobawadi

KhidrapurKhidrapur

Proposed Developments in Religious Infrastructure

Railway Station

Regional important Religious

Mahalaxmi

Regional important Religious Places

Rankala Lake

Koti Tirth

Religious Infrastructure

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A Birds Eye View of Mahalaxmi Temple:

Like many religious places in the countryp y

Surrounding s are • Congested• Congested• Narrow• Encroached

Adversely affecting the • elevation, beauty, y• Mobility and

Access

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Mahalaxmi Mandir Precinct

SarlashkarSarlashkarBhavanBhavan

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MahalaxmiMahalaxmiTempleTemple VidhyapeethVidhyapeeth

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BhavaniBhavaniMandapMandap

y py pHigh SchoolHigh School

Old PalaceOld Palace Entry Gates to the Temple1. Mahadwar2. Ghati Dwar3. Purva DarwajaMahalaxmi Temple  complex  plays  major role in  j4. Veedyapith Darwajareligious & social‐cultural activities.

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Mahalaxmi Mandir Precinct – Existing Status

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3Mahadwar Darwaja Vidyapeeth Darwaja

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Ghati Darwaja P D jGhati Darwaja Purva DarwajaGhati Darwaja, Vidhyapeth Darwaja &

Purva Darwaja have open spaces in front which enhances grandeur of temple

The proposal focuses to maintain sanctity

of temple complex & decongestion by complex.

Mahadawar Darwaja through which pilgrim take ‘Mukhdarshan ‘ lacks likewise grandeur.

shifting commercial & religious supporting

activities to Vidyapeeth School &

surrounding area of temple premises. Fortress

Master Plan for Mahalaxmi Temple Precinct Area

EXISTING PROPOSED

S l hkS l hkSarlashkarSarlashkar

BhavanBhavan

SarlashkarSarlashkarBhavanBhavan

VidhyapeethVidhyapeethHigh SchoolHigh School

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Proposed Temple Area Plan : A Schematic View

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Old Temple complex plan

Conservation & Beatification Plan for Mahalaxmi

Presently  Mankarnika – temple tank  area  is used  as garden & toilet.  

Conservation & Beatification Plan for Mahalaxmi Precinct

• Renovation of Garud Mandap & Temple• Renovation of other temples

C t ti f KUNDCreating  Glorious past of temple  by constructing 

the old vanished tank at Manikarnika tirth

Proposed KUND at

• Construction of KUND• Stone blasting treatment for Temple peripheral wall• Renovation & beautification of 4 Darwajas• Renovation treatment for Deep Stambh

Existing Garden Space • Hardscaping & Landscaping• Priest Room• Prasadalay & Donation Counter• Temple Illumination

Proposed Temple  tank

• Temple Illumination• Utility zones like Joota Ghar, washing area,

generator room etc. Fortress

Temple Area : Decongestion Plan - ProposedExistingShifting of Shops in Shifting of Shops in

an organised manner in and around the

T l ATemple Area

Proposed

Proposed

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Components of Redevelopment of Mahalaxmi Temple Precincts Surroundings

New Facilities proposed

• Waiting Area, QueuingQueuing

• Congregation hall • New Administrative Office

• Security out post• Souvenir Shops ZoneSouvenir Shops Zone• Landscape Garden• Information Center• Public Toilets and Amenities

Total Est Cost for Redevelopment of Mahalaxmi Temple complex: Rs 41 Cr.Fortress

Proposed Development at Jothiba Temple Rs. 5 Cr

Proposed Development Works

• Renovation of Temple Precinct• New Sabha Mandapp• Courtyard & Landscaping• Premises Illumination• Public Amenities like Drinking

Water, Toilets etc

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Proposed Development – Jotiba Hill Area (Panhala)

N t I t t ti P k t Nature Interpretation Park at Panhala

Interaction areas, Play areas, Interaction areas, Play areas, Adventure games, Aquatic life display, Botanical & Zoological

Gardens Butterfly Garden Gardens, Butterfly Garden, Accommodation, Snake & Bird

shows

Estimated Cost – 15 Cr.Fortress

Proposed Development Works

Regional Religious Tourism Center – Khirdrapur Temple

Existing•Conservation of Heritage Structures •Courtyard & Landscaping•Development of Small Ghat at Krishna River•Baktha Nivas 70 Rooms•Premises Illumination•Public Amenities like Drinking Water, Toilets

Estimated Cost – 10 Cr.Fortress

NavDurga Precincts DevelopmentLocation of NavDurga Temples

Chatrapati

Mahalaxmi

Chatrapati shahu Terminus

NavadurgaRankala

Koti Tirth

Navadurga TemplesLake Proposed Development Works

•Restoration of Temple

•Sabha Mandap•Sabha Mandap

•Landscaping

•Premises Illumination

•Public Amenities like Drinking Water, Toilets

Estimated Cost – 5 Cr.Fortress

Proposed Bhakta Nivas at Various Locations : Rs. 15 CrLocation Component

Temblai Hill Bhakta Niwas of 100 Rooms

Jotiba Hill Bhakta Niwas of 150 Rooms

Katyani Bhakta Niwas of 70 Rooms

Gokul shirgaon Bhakta Niwas of 75 Room Gokul shirgaon Bhakta Niwas of 75 Room

Khidrapur Bhakta Niwas of 70 Rooms

Narsoba Wadi Bhakta Niwas of 50 rooms.

These Bhakta Nivas are proposed at Land owned by Dewosthan TrustFortress

Proposed Developments in Heritage and Leisure Tourism Centers

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Proposed Developments in Leisure/Entertainment Infrastructure

Railway Station

Mahalaxmi

K i Ti hRankala Lake Koti Tirth

Heritage & Leisure InfrastructureFortress