Agra to get a new spiritual identity, Balkeshwar Park to be developed as 'Shiv Lok Theme Park'

Agra, Aug. 2 -- The Uttar Pradesh Government is rapidly promoting religious and spiritual tourism in the state alongside infrastructure development.

Moving forward in this direction, the historic Balkeshwar Park in Agra will now be developed into a grand 'Shiv Lok Theme Park' on the lines of Ujjain's 'Mahakal Lok'.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath laid the foundation stone for this ambitious project, worth Rs 8.81 crore, on July 25, 2026. Since the foundation stone was laid, work on the project has gained considerable momentum. Agra Municipal Corporation has prepared the complete layout and detailed action plan to develop the park using funds from the 15th Finance Commission.

The Shiv Lok Theme Park, to be developed a short distance from t...