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Narendra Modi in Kashi Today: PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham project. PM Modi said the project will add to Kashi’s spiritual vibrancy

FP Staff|Dec 13, 2021, 20:05:08 IST

Narendra Modi in Varanasi Live Updates | Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi along with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath."Today, I would also like to express my gratitude towards every labourer who has worked for the construction of this grand complex. Even during COVID-19, the work did not stop here," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project in Varanasi."The new India is proud of its culture and also has confidence on its ability...there is 'Virasat' and 'Vikas' in the new India," he said."Today's India is reviving its lost heritage. Here in Kashi, Mata Annapurna herself resides. I am glad that the statue of Mother Annapurna, which was stolen from Kashi, has now been re-established in Kashi after waiting for a century," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Varanasi."Kashi Vishwanath temple premises which was only around 3000 square feet, has now become about 5 lakh square feet. Now, 50,000 to 75,000 devotees can come visit the temple and its premises. Kashi is not a matter of words, it is a creation of sensations. Kashi is that - where awakening is life! Kashi is that - where even death is Mars! Kashi is that - where truth is the culture! Kashi is where love is tradition," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Varanasi."The invaders attacked this city, tried to destroy it! The history of Aurangzeb's atrocities, his terror is witness. Who tried to change civilization by the sword, Who tried to crush the culture with fanaticism! But the soil of this country is different from the rest of the world," he said.After inaugurating Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi starts his address with the chant of 'Har Har Mahadev'."Significance of Vishwanath Dham inauguration is touching the skies; the nearby temples that had come to be hidden have also been restored. Today is Lord Shiva's favourite day - Monday, history is being written on this auspicious day and it is our honour to witness this," Prime Minister Modi said at the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates phase 1 of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham, constructed at a cost of around Rs 339 crore.Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers to Lord Shiva at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.The prime minister is scheduled to visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and inaugurate the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project later today.The prime minister will offer prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple and inaugurate the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project."After sometime we all will witness the launch of Kashi Vishwanath Dham project. Before this I had darshan of Kaal Bhairav ji, Kotwal of Kashi," the prime minister said.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath at Khirkiya Ghat, to visit Kashi Vishwanath temple shortly.Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Kaal Bhiarav temple on his arrival in Varanasi.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will 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 Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.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.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on 13-14 December and will visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple and offer prayers, after which he will inaugurate phase 1 of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham, constructed at a cost of around Rs 339 crore.It was the vision of Prime Minister Modi for a long time, to facilitate pilgrims and devotees of Baba Vishwanath, who had to encounter congested streets and surroundings with poor upkeep, when they practised the age-old custom of taking dip in the holy river, collecting Gangajal and offering it at the temple.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.The prime minister took a keen and active interest at all stages of the project. Regular briefings, reviews and monitoring was done by the prime minister himself, and he constantly gave inputs and insights to improve the project and make it more accessible for pilgrims, including for the disabled. The project was designed to provide easy access for the disabled and old age people with the provision of ramps, escalators, and other modern facilities.A total of 23 buildings will be inaugurated in 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.The project involved the purchase and acquisition of more than 300 properties around Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple. In this process, around 1,400 shopkeepers, tenants and homeowners were rehabilitated.During the process of destruction of the old properties, more than 40 ancient temples were rediscovered. These temples have been restored and beautified while ensuring that there is no change in the original structure.The scale of the project is now spread over a massive area of about 5 lakh square feet whereas earlier premises was limited to just around 3,000 square feet. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the work on the project has been completed as per the planned schedule.During the visit to Varanasi, the prime minister will also visit Kaal Bhairav Temple at around 12 noon and witness Ganga Aarti while onboard a Ro-Ro Vessel at around 6 pm on 13 December. On 14 December, at around 3:30 pm, Prime Minister Modi will attend the 98th-anniversary celebrations of Sadguru Sadafaldeo Vihangam Yog Sansthan at Swarved Mahamandir in Varanasi.During the two-day visit, the prime minister will also participate in a conclave of chief ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand along with deputy chief ministers from Bihar and Nagaland. The conclave will provide an opportunity to share governance-related best practices and is in line with the prime minister's vision of furthering team India spirit.With inputs from PIBRead all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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