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Know About Grand Kashi Vishwanath Corridor Ahead Of Inauguration By PM Modi On Monday

On the occasion of the inauguration of the corridor, invitation has been sent to all the worshippers of 12 dwadash jyotirlingas for this grand event.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor between 1pm and 1.30 pm on Monday.  

As per the itinerary, Modi will come to Lalita Ghat and after taking Ganga Jal from there he will come to the temple complex. The rituals at the temple will be completed by this holy water.

On the occasion of the inauguration of the corridor, invitation has been sent to all the worshippers of 12 dwadash jyotirlingas for this grand event. The Peethadheeshwar and Dharma acharya of the four Peeth will also be present during the occasion.

It is said that many years back, the temples in Kashi were renovated by Ahilyabai. This is the first time since then that a renovation work at this level is taking place.

Ram Narayan Dwivedi, General Secretary of Kashi Vidvat Parishad, said, "Ahilyabai had renovated the temple, but even then only the sanctum sanctorum of the temple was built in and around it. This time, the resolution taken by PM Modi in 2014 is now being fulfilled.''

The temple complex is being specially decorated before the inauguration.  

What's special in Kashi Vishwanath corridor?

From the ghats of the Ganga to the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, the entire complex has been developed in a grand way. 

A total of 24 buildings are being constructed in Kashi Vishwanath corridor. Temple Chowk, Mumukshu Bhawan, City Museum, Varanasi Gallery, Passenger Facilitation Centre, Spiritual Book Centre, Tourist Facilitation Centre, Vedic Bhawan, Refreshment Centre, Food Area and Shops will also be seen in this complex. 

A parikrama path has also been constructed around the Kashi Vishwanath temple. In addition, the ancient temples have also been preserved in the corridor. 

About Rs 600 crore has been spent for the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project from acquisition to construction. About 40,000 square meters of area around the temple was acquired for the construction of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor.

About 125 small and big temples, and vigrahas have been established as a series in this corridor, which means, ancient things were fully maintained to complete this project. The corridor would also help highlight the rich cultural heritage of the place.

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