Koppal, Aug 1 :Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said that the Anjanadri Hills is the birthplace of Lord Hanuman as the place is known as Kishkinda since thousands of years.

“Anjaneya was born at Anjanadri Hills. This place has been known as the Kishkinda for thousands of years. No evidence is needed beyond the historical faith,” he told reporters here.

Bommai said controversial statements are being issued in recent times over Anjaneya’s birth place, but there are no two views on Lord Hanuman having been born here.

“We have decided to develop Anjanadri as an international level pilgrim destination. There is no need for Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh to stake two different claims. People of the entire country have faith and belief about it,” he said.

Nevertheless, the government intends to create good facilities for the pilgrims and tourists, for which Rs 100 crore has been provided, Bommai said.

“Boarding, lodging, hospital and shopping facilities would be provided for the tourists. I have come on a spot visit to explore all possibilities. We are even keen to build a ropeway for the convenience of elderly,” he said.

Officials have been instructed to invite tenders for the ropeway project, Bommai said.

“A master plan is ready. All the surrounding places also need to be developed. Orders have been issued to develop Mysuru and Hampi International Tourism Circuits. All the surrounding places and excluding the monuments under the Archaeology department would be developed. We have reserved Rs 24 crore for land acquisition. The process would be started soon,” he said.(UNI)