Gorakhpur to Host Global Spiritual Hub: Yogananda Dham Gets Rs 50 Cr Makeover

• Uttar Pradesh government to develop Paramahansa Yogananda's birthplace in Gorakhpur into a grand yoga and tourism center.
• The 50 crore rupee project aims for global recognition, overseen by the Tourism Department with operations by Yogoda Satsanga Society of India.
• Key attractions will include a state-of-the-art museum, a library for researchers, a grand statue of Yogananda, and a large yoga hall.
• The initiative celebrates Yogananda's legacy of bringing Kriya Yoga to the West, enhancing Gorakhpur's spiritual and cultural prominence.
• Locals express pride and anticipate new employment opportunities and economic benefits from increased tourism.