PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modiwill inaugurate phase 1 of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham, constructed at a cost of around Rs 339 crore. He was received at the airport by the Uttar Pradesh governor and chief minister.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in VaranasiHe will inaugurate phase 1 of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham, constructed at a cost of around Rs 339 crores.(Photo source: PMO) pic.twitter.com/qm8vpxsx86— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 13, 2021
PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi
After inaugurating the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold an informal meeting with several chief ministers on a river cruise and witness Ganga ‘aarti’ and grand festivities being hosted at Varanasi ghats, a top official said on Sunday.
PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi
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PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham was conceptualised as a project to create an easily accessible pathway to connect Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple to the banks of the River Ganga. To kickstart the work for this pious endeavour, the foundation stone of the project was laid by the prime minister on 8 March 2019.
PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi
The project involved purchase and acquisitions of more than 300 properties around Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Prime Minister’s vision to take everyone along was the principle based on which mutual negotiations were done for these acquisitions. In this endeavour, the rehabilitation of around 1,400 shopkeepers, tenants and homeowners were done amicably.
PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi
A total of 23 buildings will be inaugurated in the phase 1 of the project. They will provide a variety of facilities to the pilgrims visiting Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, including Yatri Suvidha Kendras, Tourist Facilitation Centre, Vedic Kendra, Mumukshu Bhavan, Bhogshala, City Museum, Viewing Gallery, Food Court, among others.
PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi
PM Narendra Modi will offer prayers at Kaal Bhiarav temple & Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi at around 1200 hrs & 1300 hrs, respectively. He will inaugurate Kashi Vishwanath Dham at around 1320 hrs. At around 1800 hrs, PM Modi will witness Ganga aarti.(file photos) pic.twitter.com/Wqv4vWlcTN— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2021
PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi
The prime minister will perform Darshan and pooja at Kaal Bhiarav temple at around 12 pm and will perform Darshan and pooja at Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple at around 1 pm and inaugurate Kashi Vishwanath Dham at around 1.20 pm. At around 6 pm, the prime minister will witness Ganga Aarti.
PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi
Spread of the project area stands at a massive 5 lakh square feet, earlier premises limited to just 3,000 square feet.
PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi
The 50-feet wide corridor will connect the Kashi Vishwanath Temple with two ghats of the River Ganga. This will transform the area of the temple and pilgrims will no longer need to walk through cramped lanes, often causing crowds, to reach the temple.