Kashi Vishwanath Dham illuminated with lights ahead of its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Varanasi.
Highlights
- PM Modi is on a two-visit to his parliamentary constituency Varanasi
- PM inaugurated Kashi Vishwanath Dham constructed at cost of around Rs 339 cr
- He offered prayers at Kaal Bhiarav temple, took double-decker boat to visit Lalita Ghat
Kashi Vishwanath Corridor inauguration LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his two-day trip to the holy town, visited Kal Bhairav Mandir for 'darshan' of the deity, and then travelled by river route to reach the Lalita Ghat adjoining the corridor. After dedicating the Kashi Vishwanath Dham to the people in the afternoon, PM Modi, later in the evening will take part in an informal 'baithak' with state chief ministers and deputy chief minister, onboard the river cruise. He also inaugurated first phase of the ambitious Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project.
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