Mirzapur's Ojhla Bridge Transformed: A Historical Marvel Becomes New Selfie Point

• Mirzapur's Ojhla Bridge, connecting to Vindhyachal, has been redeveloped and now shines with state-of-the-art lighting, making it a popular new selfie point.
• Constructed in 1772 AD by cotton merchant Parshuram Giri using one day's earnings, this historical bridge is four-storied with water flowing below and a road above.
• The bridge was originally built for merchants, featuring rooms for lodging and other facilities on both sides.
• The municipality spent 60.83 lakhs on renovation, including cleaning, archway enhancement, and installing high-quality tricolor lights.
• Locals and visitors are flocking to see the bridge's transformed appearance, which now looks like a fort at night and evokes a sense of patriotism with its tricolor lighting.

Why It Matters: Mirzapur's historic Ojhla Bridge has been beautifully redeveloped, becoming a major attraction and selfie point.