Bhojpuri Dham in Varanasi India

Bhojpuri Dham in Varanasi India

Bhojpuri is not only regional language of India but an international language. It is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in Bhojpuri region of North India. It is primarily spoken in the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh, in the western part of Bihar and in the northwestern part of Jharkhand India.

Bhojpuri is one of the recognized national languages of Nepal, Guyana, Fiji , Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago. It is also spoken in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Mauritius, Jamaica, the Caribbean in general, and South Africa.

Image (C) Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Even after such wide ranging international footprints Bhojpuri remained a neglected language unfortunately in its place of origin only. It could not be  included in the Eighth Schedule of Indian constitution and given the the status of constitutional language for the last almost seven decades.

But now there is every likelihood that Bhojpuri language will find its rightful place in the Eighth Schedule and get the status of constitutional language. Decision has also been taken to construct a smart village and Non-resident Bhojpuri Dham at  the cost of 100 crore in Varanasi. A 108 ft statue of "Bhojpuria Mai" will also be established.

Lakshmi Statue, Mauritius
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Bhojpuri Dham will have a huge library, museum and guest house along with a temple of "Bhojpuria Mai" spread over 5 acres of  land. The people of Mauritius worship Bhojpuria Mai and there is a 108 ft statue of Bhojpuria Mai in Mauritius. The complete horoscope of ancestors of non-resident Indian alongwith photographs will be for exhibition in library and museum.