New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ambitious Kashi Vishwanath corridor at the heart of Varanasi on Monday, a large project expected to increase tourism in ancient city in a great way.
The inauguration of sophisticated infrastructure that surrounded the historic Kashi Vishwanath temple near the iconic Ghat Dashashwamedh came ahead of the assembly of polls in Uttar Pradesh early next year.
This is what Prime Minister said in the address: -Kashi is always separate.
Even though he had witnessed the destruction by someone like Aurangzeb, it also witnessed the courage of leaders such as Shivaji & Ahilya Bai Holkar.
-Today, I also want to thank every worker of brothers and women whose sweat has been shed in the construction of this large complex.
-New history is being made; We were lucky to have watched it.
– Kashi is unfair.
Only one government in Kashi, it is the government of those who have damru in their hands.
-Kashi Vishwanath Temple Premises is now spread over five square feet of the previous 3000 sq ft; This can accommodate 50k-75k worshipers.
– If there is a Masood Salar moving here, then a brave warrior like King Suheldev makes him feel the strength of our unity.
-The one will feel proud to come here; This is an ancient and new meeting.
Here are 10 main facts about the project …
– with a wide corridor of 75 meters paved, an ambitious project worth more than Rs 900 Crore connects Kashi Vishwanath and River Ganga.
– A total of 23 buildings, built at a cost around RS 339 Crore, has been inaugurated.
– The building will provide various facilities to pilgrims who visited the temple, including Yatri Suvidha Kendras, Tourist Facilitation Center, Vedic Kendra, Mumukshu Bhavan, Bhogshala, City Museum, Budget Budget.
– The Mega Corridor, the foundation stone is placed by PM Modi in 2019, connecting the main temple with Lalita Ghat.
Grand Gateway and arch ornaments have been built in the architectural style inheritance in four directions, overlooking the ancient temple in essence.
– The project involves purchases and acquisitions of more than 300 properties around the temple.
Nearly 1,400 shop owners, tenants and homeowners are rehabilitated peacefully to pave the way for construction.
Around Rs 450 Crore is spent on purchasing buildings.
– During the demolition of the building to open the way for the project in 2018, more than 40 ancient temples found buried under a layer of concrete and plaster.
They are now being preserved and have made part of the project.
– This project is now spread in a large area of ​​about five feet Lakh Square while the previous place is limited to only around 3,000 square feet.
– Incidentally or not, PM Modi will dedicate a newly developed Dham Dham Kashi Vishwanath to people on December 13 – a ‘Somvar’ (Monday) and considered the favorite day of God Shiva.
Watch PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor