The Economic Times

Worlds tallest Mahakal idol in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee announces Shiva 'Mahatirtha' to transform Siliguri into global pilgrim hub

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a major project to build the world's tallest Mahakal avatar of Lord Shiva idol in Siliguri. The 216-foot structure will be part of the Mahakal Mahatirtha Complex. This initiative aims to significantly boost religious tourism in north Bengal.