<p>Jajpur: A 123-foot-tall statue of Lord Shiva is set to be inaugurated in Odisha's Jajpur district on the occasion of Mahashivratri on March 8, officials said.</p><p>The statue is being built near Barahanath temple on the banks of Baitarani river as part of the Baraha Khetra development project, they added.</p><p>Visitors will have the opportunity to visit and view the Lord Shiva statue using a lift or stairs, and also enjoy a sky view of the Baitarani river front, an official involved in the project said.</p>.Schools, colleges in Odisha to remain shut on Jan 27 for temple project launch. <p>The statue has been constructed by a private art organisation based in New Delhi.</p><p>In addition to the statue, a beautiful park and a water fountain are being built for tourists. A rest house will also be constructed near the statue for devotees visiting Baraha Khetra, the official added.</p><p>"The statue on the banks of the sacred Baitarani river will be a valuable addition to the district's tourism," said local resident Debadutta Mishra.</p><p>Jajpur has significant tourism potential, with attractions such as Dashwamedha Ghat, Baraha temple, Baruni ghat, and Maa Biraja temple, drawing tourists to the area.</p>
<p>Jajpur: A 123-foot-tall statue of Lord Shiva is set to be inaugurated in Odisha's Jajpur district on the occasion of Mahashivratri on March 8, officials said.</p><p>The statue is being built near Barahanath temple on the banks of Baitarani river as part of the Baraha Khetra development project, they added.</p><p>Visitors will have the opportunity to visit and view the Lord Shiva statue using a lift or stairs, and also enjoy a sky view of the Baitarani river front, an official involved in the project said.</p>.Schools, colleges in Odisha to remain shut on Jan 27 for temple project launch. <p>The statue has been constructed by a private art organisation based in New Delhi.</p><p>In addition to the statue, a beautiful park and a water fountain are being built for tourists. A rest house will also be constructed near the statue for devotees visiting Baraha Khetra, the official added.</p><p>"The statue on the banks of the sacred Baitarani river will be a valuable addition to the district's tourism," said local resident Debadutta Mishra.</p><p>Jajpur has significant tourism potential, with attractions such as Dashwamedha Ghat, Baraha temple, Baruni ghat, and Maa Biraja temple, drawing tourists to the area.</p>