PATNA: The ‘oldest’ surviving temple site in the recorded history of the country, Mundeshwari Bhawani temple, located in Kaimur district is all set to be captured into a film. Bihar State Religious Trust Board has decided to make a film on the history of Mundeshwari Mandir, built in the Gupta period (343 AD).
According to administrator, BSRTB Acharya Kishore Kunal the film will depict the historical characters of Sher Shah, the afghan ruler of Bihar, Mahakavi Banabhatta, Mahasamanta Udayasena, Kulapati Bhagudalan, Dandanayaka Gomibhatta, generals of that time and other characters who were witness to the developments at this temple, known for its divine powers.
The film on this 1,652 year old temple will beautifully depict its architectural features specially its octagonal construction on shree yantra which is unparalleled and is not found elsewhere in India or abroad, said the administrator Kunal.
The proposal for a rope way is also pending with the ASI, he said adding BSRTB has been repeatedly requesting for its sanction to reinstate the ancient structure and make the journey easy for pilgrims. “Once ropeway is built it will be one of the most attractive pilgrim centres to visit in the country,” Kunal said.
The board is ready to bear the entire cost of the project, Kunal said while expressing helplessness at the mandir’s mismanagement under the Kani Ram Dharmshala Trust. Kunal has also discussed the entire plan for temple development and its upkeep with the DM Kaimur (trustee of the temple).
Recently a 185-page book ‘Mundeshwari Mandir: The oldest recorded temple in the country’ was also released on the occasion of 99th year of Bihar’s foundation Day in March this year.