Navi Mumbai: When the Mahavikas Aghadi government was in power in the state, it was decided to give land in Navi Mumbai for the construction of Prati Balaji temple. Bhoomipujan ceremony was held today to build a replica of Tirupati Balaji temple. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, MP Shrikant Shinde, MP Srirang Barane, Milind Narvekar and officials of Tirupati Balaji Temple Trust were present on this occasion. The land at Ulve node in Navi Mumbai has been allotted for the construction of the temple. The Maharashtra government has given a land of Rs 500 crore for the construction of this temple.
All of us were fortunate enough to give 10 acres of land to Tirupati Balaji Devasthan at this place. We are all lucky and it is a happy day for all. It is an auspicious time for us that Tirupati Balaji temple is there and the temple is going to be built here. This is a matter of great pride for Maharashtra. Everyone wants to go to Tirupati, people cannot go there.
Now everyone can have darshan of Balaji at this place. Today is a day of joy. Prosperity, happiness, peace and blessings of Tirupati Balaji will be enjoyed by all in Navi Mumbai and Maharashtra, said Eknath Shinde. Eknath Shinde said that we will provide all cooperation through our government. We are trying to do a good job. Eknath Shinde said that it is a matter of fortune for us that you have decided to build a temple in Maharashtra. Many people wish to reach Tirupati Balaji. The Chief Minister said that the Tirupati Balaji Temple Trust has taken a resolution and thanked them for it.
The Tirupati Tirumala temple management had started efforts to build a replica of the Balaji temple in Navi Mumbai two years ago. The erstwhile Mahavikas Aghadi government had given a land worth 500 crores to the Tirupati Tirumala temple management at Ulve node. 70 crores will be spent for the construction of this temple. This place is close to the international airport in Navi Mumbai.