Lucknow to get grand cultural gateways on seven major entry routes

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given instructions to develop a grand entrance on all seven major entrances of the city with the aim of giving an attractive, grand and distinct cultural look to the state capital Lucknow.

The Chief Minister has said that the rich cultural, spiritual and historical identity of Uttar Pradesh should be clearly visible.

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In an important meeting held on Friday, the Chief Minister said that on the main roads leading from Lucknow to Prayagraj, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Naimisharanya, Hastinapur, Mathura, and Jhansi, gates should be made showing the identity of the respective cultural and religious destinations.

He directed that the gateway to be developed on each route should reflect the mythological, historical, and spiritual heritage of that destination.

While discussing the naming and nature of the entrances, the Chief Minister said that the ‘Sangam Dwar’ should depict the Triveni Sangam and Maha Kumbh tradition on Prayagraj Marg (Rae Bareli Road), and ‘Nandi Dwar’ to show Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham on Varanasi Marg (Sultanpur Road).

There should be a ‘Sun Gate’ based on the tradition of Lord Shri Ram and Suryavansh on Ayodhya Marg (Barabanki Road). Similarly, ‘Vyas Dwar’ on Naimisharanya Marg (Sitapur Road), ‘Dharma Dwar’ on Hastinapur Marg (Hardoi Road), ‘Krishna Dwar’ on Mathura Marg (Agra Road), and ‘Shaurya Dwar’ on Jhansi- Unnao Marg.

The state symbol of Uttar Pradesh must be shown at all the entrances. The Chief Minister directed that Indian traditional architecture, sculpture and cultural symbols should be effectively incorporated in the design of these entrances. Through stone carvings, pillars, murals, fountains, lighting and green landscapes, the entrance gates should be made not only aesthetic but meaningful, so that the travelers get a cultural feel as soon as they enter Lucknow.

The Chief Minister said that Corporate Social Responsibility funds should be used for the construction of entrance gates. Ensure that the works are in accordance with the prescribed standards and action is taken in coordination by obtaining necessary permissions from the National Highway Authority and other concerned agencies.