Modi performs pooja at Kashi Vishawanath temple

May 27, 2019 11:53

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday offered prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency from where he was re-elected by around five lakh votes in the just-concluded Lok Sabha polls.

Modi, who entered the temple with his hands folded, was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and BJP president Amit Shah in his first visit to his parliamentary constituency after his party registered a massive electoral victory.

The PM also offered flowers and 'Gangajal' (Ganga water) to Shivlinga inside the temple premises.

In March, Modi had laid the foundation stone for extension and beautification of the historically significant Kashi Vishwanath temple.

The 'Kashi Vishwanath Mandir Vistarikaran-Saundarayakaran Yojana' (Kashi Vishwanath Temple Extension and Beautification Plan) is an ambitious project that includes approach roads and beautification spread over around 39,000 square metres at Baba Vishwanath temple and nearby areas.

With the construction of this corridor, the temple complex will get direct connectivity with the river Ganga.

-- ANI

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