Akhilesh Yadav inaugurates project to build Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir, the tallest temple .

A project for building a 70-storey temple, billed to be the tallest shrine in the world, was inagurated here coinciding with the Holi festival. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and Minister of Sate for Parliamentary Affairs Rajeev Shukla participated in the foundation stone laying ceremony of the skyscraper temple 'Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir' recently.

The project will cost more than Rs. 300 crore and ISKCON is hoping to conclude the temple construction within the next five years. Calling it a historic moment for Mathura-Vrindavan, Yadav said the project exemplified the goodness of religion.

'This is a historic moment coinciding with Holi which inspires us to spread love and happiness. India is known for its culture, plurality and is home to numerous religions. 'A moment like this underlines our rich heritage and must encourage all to promote spiritualism,' said Yadav in his brief address. He later gave away citations to the founder patrons of the temple.

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