Prayagraj, Oct. 6 -- Prayagraj's spiritual heritage extends beyond the Triveni Sangam, with Uttar Pradesh now promoting its lesser-known ancient Shiva temples to give visitors a wider glimpse into the city's rich religious and cultural legacy.

Four historic Shiva temples in the district are being developed and beautified under projects worth Rs 5.74 crore, covering Patharbandhi Mahadevalaya in Jasra (Rs 1.94 crore), the ancient Bholegiri Temple (Rs 1.87 crore), Bolan Mahadev Temple (Rs 97.61 lakh) and the ancient Shivala Temple in Ghinpur (Rs 94.39 lakh), with a focus on better visitor facilities and improved temple precincts.

UP Tourism and Culture Minister, Jaiveer Singh, said here on Tuesday that, "Prayagraj's spiritual identity extend...