Nepali Congress MP Sita Thapaliya Urmila Draws Government's Attention to Nrisimha Dham Conservation

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress Member of Parliament Sita Thapaliya Urmila has drawn the serious attention of the government towards the conservation and development of Nrisimha Dham located in Tripurasundari Rural Municipality-1 of Dhading district.

Stating that this Dham, situated at the holy confluence of the Budhigandaki and Netravati rivers, is an important pilgrimage site in Nepal from a spiritual and cultural perspective, Thapaliya said that historical and religious heritages in this area could be endangered with the construction of the Budhigandaki Hydropower Project. 

Thapaliya also said that this Dham could be developed as an international religious-tourist center under the concept of 'Under Water Temple'.  'It is necessary to bring a special plan for its long-term conservation and management in coordination with the Budhigandaki project,' Thapaliya said. 

Citing the example of the Purushottam Mahamahotsav, she informed that more than 2.6 million devotees visited the Dham in a period of only 28 days. The participation of the Speaker, top leaders, and ministers also confirmed its importance, she said. 

MP Thapaliya also urged the government through the Speaker to declare Nrisimha Dham as a national religious-cultural heritage and conduct a special conservation program, arrange government positions and institutional support for the Samavedi inclusive Gurukul, and advance the plan to develop this Dham as an international-level religious-tourist center in coordination with the Budhigandaki project.