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The Prime Minister witnessed a cultural programme on the occasion of Dev Deepawali in Varanasi and launched the website 'Pawan Path'. Later, Modi went to Sarnath where he witnessed a light and sound show based on the life of Lord Buddha.

He performed the 'Rudra-Abhishek' at the temple and then took stock of the work at the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. The Prime Minister, accompanied by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, then travelled back on the cruise to Raj Ghat where he lit the first lamp.