The Shri Shankaracharya temple complex, dedicated to Adi Shankaracharya, will be built on the Trikuta hills in the Reasi district. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the complex today. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the Trikuta hills are also home to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. This ceremony marks nearly six decades since the temple project was first conceived in 1967. This state-of-the-art temple is another ambitious project, conceived under the leadership of the Lieutenant Governor. It follows the proposal for a museum of goddesses, which will feature replicas and representations of major 'devi' pilgrimage sites from across India. This museum is also planned for Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi in Reasi district. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has proposed the construction of the Shri Shankaracharya temple, along with an access road, associated public utilities, and 50 commercial shops for landowners, at an estimated cost of Rs 31.51 crore. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the SMVDSB and the concerned landowners was executed in 2025. The temple will be built on 41 kanals of land donated by the landowners for the construction of a motorable access track and the creation of essential pilgrim amenities, including toilets and water points, at the proposed site. The project is expected to significantly enhance the spiritual experience of devotees while also boosting regional economic activity through improved infrastructure and employment opportunities.