PM Modi to inaugurate much-awaited Kashi Vishwanath Corridor today
News | December 13, 2021 7:40 ISTPM Modi is all set to inaugurate the much-awaited Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. He will be reaching Varanasi at 10:10 am today.
PM Modi is all set to inaugurate the much-awaited Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. He will be reaching Varanasi at 10:10 am today.
Over 3,000 seers, figures associated with different religious maths, artists and other noted people are to assemble at the venue on December 13 to witness the inauguration.
The mega corridor, whose foundation stone was laid by Modi on March 8, 2019, connects the main temple with Lalita Ghat via a corridor, and grand gateways and ornamental arches have been built in heritage architecture style in four directions, facing the ancient temple at its core.
The current structure of the temple was constructed by Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar around 1780, and in the 19th century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh had got it crowned with a golden 'shikhar'.
Over 3,000 seers, figures associated with different religious maths, artistes and other noted people will assemble at the venue on December 13 to witness the inauguration.
Ahead of the inauguration on December 13, India TV has accessed some exclusive photos of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor.
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Ahead of the upcoming assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, the Union Home Minister also held a review meeting with Vidhan Sabha in charge of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Varanasi on Friday.
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Addressing a rally in Varanasi, PM Modi said, "In its fight against Corona pandemic, the nation has achieved a major milestone of administering 100 cr vaccine doses.With blessings of Baba Vishwanath, Maa Ganga & trust of people of Kashi, the campaign of 'Sabko vaccine, muft vaccine' is going ahead successfully."
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Vijay Varma who will next be seen with Alia Bhatt in Darlings had visited the holy places of Varanasi and shared a series of pictures and videos from a "magical" spot. He also explored the city's famous street food.
Kashi Vishwanath Corridor will be connected with Vindhyachal Corridor through Ro Ro boat service in the Ganga to promote religious tourism and employment opportunities.
Vijay Varma is currently shooting for a new project in Varanasi, and he is making sure to explore the city whenever he has spare time. Apart from visiting the religious places, he is also not leaving any chance to try Varanasi's street food.
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