Ramjanaki temple in Kanchanpur renovated with devotees’ donations

Kanchanpur: The dilapidated Ramjanaki Temple in Shuklaphanta Municipality-11, Kaluwapur, has been beautifully renovated and painted, transforming it into an attractive religious site. The reconstruction was carried out with donations from devotees both in Nepal and abroad.

The old walls of the temple have been demolished and rebuilt, steel railings installed, and the main gate redesigned. The path from the gate to the temple has been sloped to facilitate the movement of devotees. Prakash Singh Air, chairman of the Ramjanaki Dham and Tourism Development Committee, stated that a garden with greenery and colorful flowers has been established around the temple, along with a courtyard for devotees to sit, enhancing the temple’s overall appeal.

Originally built by local donations about five decades ago, the temple had fallen into disrepair, with peeling plaster and a leaking roof. The committee has now restored it to its original form, resolving all previous structural problems.

The renovation was supported with Rs 500,000 from Shree Krishna Community Forest, more than Rs 200,000 from domestic and overseas donors, and Rs 45,000 from fees collected from couples married at the temple. Previously, a yagyashala and toilet had been constructed with Rs 1 million from the Parliamentary Development Fund.

The temple complex includes the main Ramjanaki Temple, a chakravyuh with 108 Shivalingas, yagyashala, wedding hall, and Gorakhnath and Shiva-Parvati temples. Regular religious programs such as weddings, fasts, pujas, and Ram Navami celebrations are conducted, drawing large crowds during festivals.

Chairman Air stated that a 'Muthidaan' campaign is being planned to clear the remaining debt from materials purchased on credit, with funds raised to be used for electrical and infrastructure improvements.

Local social worker Chandra Bahadur Air said the renovated premises, with the flower garden, new railings, and bright lighting, have significantly enhanced the temple’s appeal. He emphasized the need for government attention at local, provincial, and federal levels to protect religious heritage.

With the reconstruction, Kaluwapur has emerged as a notable center for religion, culture, and tourism, attracting devotees and domestic tourists, particularly in the evenings when the temple is illuminated and the gardens are in full bloom.