Punjab Govt Announces Expansion Of Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Scheme, Key Pilgrimage Sites To Be Included

Published 13 June 2026 · local

Punjab Govt Announces Expansion Of Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Scheme, Key Pilgrimage Sites To Be Included Published By, Last Updated: June 13, 2026, 22:23 IST

Punjab Govt Announces Expansion Of Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Scheme, Key Pilgrimage Sites To Be Included Published By, Last Updated: June 13, 2026, 22:23 IST The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Friday announced a major expansion of its Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Yojana The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Friday announced a major expansion of its Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Yojana, adding several prominent pilgrimage destinations to the scheme. The newly included sites are Salasar Balaji Temple, Khatu Shyam Ji Temple, Haridwar–Rishikesh, and Mathura-Vrindavan, broadening access to key religious and spiritual centres for beneficiaries, according to an official statement. The move is part of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s commitment to preserving Punjab’s spiritual heritage and making pilgrimage accessible to every devotee. Addressing an event in the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann in Jalandhar, AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal highlighted the Punjab government is not only enabling devotees to undertake sacred pilgrimages free of cost but is also investing in the restoration and development of revered religious sites. At the same time, the government is promoting spiritual and cultural values through initiatives such as the statewide staging of Ashutosh Rana’s acclaimed play “Hey Ram!", he said.

“I am extremely happy that we recently observed the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji with great respect, dignity, and devotion. We paid our complete respect and organised it very well. Now the 650th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj is also being celebrated in a grand manner", Kejriwal said. The AAP chief — the former Chief Minister of Delhi — shared that the Maa Kali Devi Temple in Patiala was being renovated at a cost of Rs 85 crores, as he invited devotees to pay a visit to the shrine. “There is the Maa Kali Devi Mandir in Patiala, which holds immense faith for people. Devotees come from across North India believing that Maa Kali fulfils their wishes and removes their sorrows. The temple is being completely renovated and developed at a cost of ₹85 crore. It will be ready by September. Once it is completed, all of you should definitely visit. It is shaping up to be a magnificent temple." Pilgrimage Programmes In Punjab Underlining the pilgrimage programmes the Punjab government is running, Kejriwal stated: “Many ‘teerath yatra’ (pilgrimages) are being organised.