Vedanta Aluminium organises grand consecration ceremony of Shri Jagannath temple in Lanjigarh
27th February 2024
- The company organised a five-day long ‘Mandir Pratishtha Mahotsav’ in association with the Sri Sri Sri Harihar Sanskrutika Seva Samiti
Lanjigarh, Kalahandi District, Odisha, 27th February, 2024: Vedanta Limited, Lanjigarh, India’s premier producer of metallurgical grade alumina and a part of Vedanta Aluminium, recently organised the ‘Mandir Pratishtha Mahotsav’ or the grand consecration ceremony of the Shri Jagannath temple in Lanjigarh. The temple is a close replica of the Shri Jagannath Temple of Puri, an important pilgrimage site in India and an indelible part of Odisha’s cultural fabric. Shri Rajendra Dholakia, Minister of Planning and Convergence, Govt. of Odisha, Shri Pradeep Bisare, MLA, Lanjigarh, and several dignitaries from the district administration attended the ceremony, which witnessed a footfall of over 50,000 devotees from Kalahandi and Rayagada.
The recently inaugurated temple is an architectural marvel – 91 feet tall and 62 feet wide with 25 intricately designed pillars spread across the two-storey structure, which can host over 2000 devotees at a time. Incorporating a traditional design, the temple features a vimana (sanctum sanctorum), jagmohana (entry porch) and rekha (spire above the sanctum). The walls are also adorned with intricate carvings depicting revered deities, mythological figures, and flora & fauna native to Odisha. Vedanta Aluminium extensively supported the construction of the temple, adding to contributions from its business partners and local devotees. The Sri Sri Sri Harihar Sanskrutika Seva Samiti extended support in organizing the consecration ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Pranab Kumar Bhattacharyya, CEO – Alumina Business, Vedanta Limited said, “The inauguration of the Jagannath Temple marks an important milestone for the people of Lanjigarh and is the latest in our endeavor to help preserve the cultural richness of Odisha. This magnificent edifice is a testament to the united efforts of Vedanta Lanjigarh, our esteemed business partners, and the local community members in establishing a revered cultural sanctuary. We therefore dedicate this temple to the enrichment of our shared heritage and recommit ourselves to nurturing Odisha’s progress and growth through our operations.”
Ms. P. Anvesha Reddy, Collector & District Magistrate, Kalahandi district said, “The revered temple adds significantly to Lanjigarh’s cultural landscape, drawing inspiration from the rich legacy of the Shri Jagannath Temple in Puri. It is indeed a moment of jubilation to finally witness the grand opening of the temple in the presence of the local community of Lanjigarh, and I appreciate the extensive support extended by Vedanta Aluminium in bringing this vision to fruition.”
Vedanta Lanjigarh has undertaken several initiatives towards preserving the rich cultural heritage of Odisha through development initiatives and active participation in community events. Through its Dhokra and Saura Art projects, the company is helping traditional artisans in the state earn sustainable livelihoods by creating new income avenues and market opportunities. Vedanta Lanjigarh is also a regular participant in the annual Kalahandi Utsav, where it has showcased diverse community-based initiatives in addition to exhibits from the fascinating world of aluminium manufacturing. The company’s social interventions in the domains of education, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, community infrastructure and grassroots sports, art & culture – all with a focus on woman & child development – reach out to nearly 70 villages around its alumina refinery in Lanjigarh and its nearby areas.
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.29 million tonnes in FY23. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 1st in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
About Vedanta Limited:
Vedanta Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, is one of the world’s leading Oil & Gas and Metals company with significant operations in Oil & Gas, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, and Aluminium & Power across India, South Africa and Namibia. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing significantly to nation building. Governance and sustainable development are at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety, and environment. Vedanta has put in place a comprehensive framework to be the ESG leader in the natural resources sector. Vedanta is committed to reducing carbon emissions to zero by 2050 or sooner and has pledged $5 billion over the next 10 years to accelerate the transition to net zero operations. Giving back is in the DNA of Vedanta, which is focused on enhancing the lives of local communities. The company’s flagship social impact program, Nand Ghars, have been set up as model anganwadis focused on eradicating child malnutrition, providing education, healthcare, and empowering women with skill development. Under the aegis of the Anil Agarwal Foundation, the umbrella entity for Vedanta’s social initiatives, the Vedanta group has pledged Rs 5000 crore over the next five years on social impact programmes with a thrust on nutrition, women & child development, healthcare, animal welfare, and grass-root level sports. Vedanta and the group companies have been featured in Dow Jones Sustainability Index, and was conferred Frost & Sullivan Sustainability Awards 2020, Golden Peacock Award for excellence in Corporate Governance 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work 2022. Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange.
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About Vedanta Aluminium Business:
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.37 million tonnes in FY24. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 1st in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
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