Raipur: Chief Minister inaugurated the open air museum in Sonakhan

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The museum is made of corten steel 


There will be audio-visual presentation  of Gaurav Gatha of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh

Balodabazar-Bhatapara tourism circuit 
also inaugurated 

Raipur, 20 December 2022

In order to develop the place of birth and work of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh according to his pride, a grand open air museum has been constructed by the district administration Balodabazar-Bhatapara at Sonakhan, which was inaugurated by Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel today. Apart from this, he also inaugurated the Balodabazar-Bhatapara tourism circuit. In this tourism circuit, the birth and work place of Baba Guru Ghasidas, Giroudpuri, the birth and work place of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh, Sonakhan, the famous religious place of Kabir sect, Damakheda, Turturia, Siddhkhol Falls, Balardem, Siddheshwar Temple Palari and Shiva Temple of Narayanpur are included. . Various facilities will be made available to the tourists visiting this tourism circuit. 

This museum built in Sonakhan will be the first of its kind in the state, where the biography of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh is being displayed through audio-visual setup and a special metal corten steel. Biography of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh has been engraved on long and beautiful panels made of corten steel. Whose magnificence can be seen during the day as well as at night. Amazing setup of lights make it special and different. All the panels are fitted with an audio setup, through which the story of Martyr Veer Narayan Singh from birth to revolution and sacrifice can be heard. This audio is available in Hindi, English and Chhattisgarhi language. Visitors can set the audio language as per their choice. 

Corten steel has been used to create artifacts in various great projects in the country. It has been used in Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, Bihar Museum and prestigious projects in many countries. There will also be arrangements for parking and canteen. The arrangement of the canteen will be operated by the self-help group. Along with this, the entry to the museum will be paid for the people coming here. This innovation will give a boost to tourism and employment will also be available to the people.