Bareilly: Under the vision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the historic Nath Nagri Bareilly is set to undergo a remarkable cultural revival. As many as 19 grand Focus Walls will soon adorn major intersections, religious sites, and public spaces across the city, showcasing its 5,000-year-old heritage through awe-inspiring mural art inspired by the Ajanta–Ellora style.
The project aims to present Bareilly as a global centre of cultural and spiritual art, while offering locals and tourists a vivid glimpse into the region’s ancient traditions, Nath heritage, and mythological history.
Ancient Traditions Revived Through Ajanta–Ellora Style Murals
The upcoming Focus Walls will depict India’s ancient civilisation, the Nath tradition, Mahabharata-era history, Shiva elements, and Bareilly’s spiritual identity.
Regional Tourism Officer Ravindra Kumar said the initiative reflects the Chief Minister’s intention to connect the youth with India’s glorious past and Bareilly’s deep-rooted spiritual heritage.
He added that the project is directly inspired by CM Yogi’s broader vision of integrating Uttar Pradesh’s civilisation with a global tourism model, creating new avenues for tourism, employment, and cultural economy.
Mythology, Local Art and Nath Icons to Come Alive
Each mural will be designed in the classical Ajanta–Ellora style, featuring:
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Lord Shiva’s trident, damru and symbolic motifs
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Nath yogis and their spiritual icons
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Depictions of ancient Mahabharata-era Bareilly
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Local folklore, art traditions and divine stories
Tourism officials have carefully selected locations with maximum public movement so that both tourists and residents naturally encounter the artwork. The walls will be given a grand, vibrant design using modern paints and artistic finishes to ensure visual appeal.
Focus Walls to Come Up at Bareilly’s Most Prominent Locations
Some of the key sites where the 19 Focus Walls will be built include:
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Manohar Bhushan Inter College ground
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MJP Rohilkhand University
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Suresh Sharma Nagar crossing
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D.D. Puram Park
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Near Stadium
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Kudesia Underpass
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Bisalpur crossing
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Vikas Bhavan crossing
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Commissioner’s office
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Industry department office
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Trivati Nath Temple, Mac Neill Road
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100-Foot trisection, Adinath Chowk
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Invertis trisection, Big Bypass
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Railway Station
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Mini Bypass, Izzatnagar station
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Jhumka trisection
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Tourism Office, Rohila Hotel
A Boost to Tourism, Cultural Pride and Local Employment
Every day, thousands of tourists heading toward Nainital, Ramnagar, Kathgodam, Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Dudhwa National Park, and Uttarakhand pass through Bareilly—but most remain unaware of the city’s profound cultural and spiritual significance.
The Focus Walls will change that.
Tourists will now get their first true introduction to Bareilly as a land of yogis, sages, and ancient civilisation rather than just a city famous for its ‘jhumka’.
The project will also generate significant employment opportunities for:
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Local artists
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Painters
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Sculptors
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Craft workers
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Technical teams involved in installation and upkeep
According to the tourism department, after the completion of the 19 walls, there is a proposal to officially include Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh’s religious–cultural tourism circuit.
A ₹6.21 Crore Cultural Renaissance for Bareilly
The project will cost ₹6.21 crore, marking one of the largest cultural beautification initiatives in the city’s history.
Ravindra Kumar emphasized that Bareilly is not merely the city of jhumkas, but a land of yogis, Siddha-Naths, sages, and ancient spiritual vibrance.
“These Focus Walls will introduce future generations to the true soul of Bareilly,” he said, calling the project not just beautification but a historic step toward cultural revival and tourism-driven economic growth.
With these murals, Bareilly is poised to reclaim its identity as a spiritual and cultural beacon—echoing the legacy of its Nath tradition and ancient civilisation for the world to see.
