Narendra Modi In Varanasi News Updates: Kashi's Ganga Aarti Always Fills Inner Soul With New Energy, Tweets PM
PM Narendra Modi In Varanasi News LIVE Updates: PM dedicated to people the ambitious Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in the heart of Varanasi after offering prayers at the ancient temple.
PM Narendra Modi In Varanasi News LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi and inaugurated the first phase of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham constructed at a cost of around Rs 339 crore. PM Modi dedicated to people the ambitious Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in the heart of Varanasi after offering prayers at the ancient temple that draws a massive number of visitors from India and abroad. Even till late evening on Sunday, construction workers were busy polishing stones, labourers decked up the temple premises with flowers, and staff rushed things up at Lalita Ghat to make Read More
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Key EventsPM Modi Witnesses Kashi's Ganga Aarti at Illuminated Ghat Amid Chants of 'Har Har Mahadev'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the spectacular Ganga ‘aarti’ in Varanasi on Monday evening while onboard a river cruise with chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh and other BJP-ruled states. Modi boarded the Swami Vivekananda cruise at Sant Ravidas Ghat to witness the evening ‘aarti’ on the banks of river Ganga that were illuminated by thousands of diyas. M V Vivekananda took the special guests on a memorable journey as it cruised along the illuminated ghats, offering spectacular views of the holy city. Thousands of people gathered at various ghats to catch a glimpse of the ‘aarti’ and the prime minister. People cheered and chanted ‘Har Har Mahadev’ when the cruise halted at the Dashashwamedh Ghat, famous for its daily ‘aarti’. Priests chanted hymns, bells clanged and the sound of conch added to the divine ambience. (Image: News18)
PM Modi Poses for Photograph With CMs-Dy CMs of BJP-ruled States
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has posed for a photograph with BJP president JP Nadda, Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi. All of them witnessed Ganga ‘aarti’, laser light and sound show at the ghat.
WATCH | PM Modi Witnesses Laser Light Show in Varanasi
WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi has attended a laser light show at Ganga Ghat in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh this evening. Shiv Deepotsav is being celebrated today in the holy city.
काशी की गंगा आरती हमेशा अंतर्मन को नई ऊर्जा से भर देती है।
आज काशी का बड़ा सपना पूरा होने के बाद दशाश्वमेध घाट पर गंगा आरती में शामिल हुआ और मां गंगा को उनकी कृपा के लिए नमन किया।
नमामि गंगे तव पाद पंकजम्। pic.twitter.com/pPnkjmgzxa
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 13, 2021
PM Modi Attends Ganga 'Aarti' in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has witnessed ‘Ganga Aarti’ in Varanasi. Shiv Deepotsav is being celebrated today in the city.
PM Modi Arrives at Dashashwamedh Ghat for Ganga 'Aarti'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi for Ganga ‘Aarti’. Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states are also present.
PM Modi’s Packed Day 2 Trip Includes Seminar With CMs, Dham Visit
On Tuesday, the second and final day of his visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a conclave of chief ministers from BJP-ruled states — Gujarat, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Manipur, Tripura and Uttarakhand. Nine deputy chief ministers of the party are also expected to participate to deliberate on a wide range of subjects. Read More
PM Modi to Attend Ganga 'Aarti' at Ravidas Ghat Shortly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has boarded Vivekanand Cruise at Ravidas Ghat in Varanasi and will take part in ‘Ganga Aarti’ shortly. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other CMs-Deputy CMs of BJP-ruled states are also present.
PM Modi Pays Tribute to Adi Shankaracharya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Adi Shankaracharya at Kashi and remembered him for his monumental contributions towards preserving the culture and civilisational ethos.
The great Adi Shankaracharya has made monumental contributions towards preserving our culture and civilisational ethos.
Paid homage to him at Kashi. pic.twitter.com/92yHhCRjKO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 13, 2021
BJP Chief Nadda Thanks PM for 'Reviving' Kashi, Spiritual Heritage
BJP national president J P Nadda has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the “revival” of Kashi and cultural and spiritual heritage of “sanatan” religion. He termed the inauguration of the Kashi Vishwanath corridor as “historic” moment and congratulated people for it. In a series of tweets in Hindi, Nadda, who was also present on the occasion, said he thank the PM for “reviving the divine, wonderful, unimaginable and grand form of Kashi” besides the spiritual and cultural heritage of “sanatan dharma”. The BJP chief said the soul of every Indian resides in Kashi and he thanks the PM on their behalf.
PM Modi Praises People for Making Kashi Vishwanath Dham Project Successful
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “Behind the success of the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham project is the hardwork of countless individuals. During today’s programme I had the opportunity to honour them and have lunch with them. My Pranams to these proud children of Bharat Mata!”
Behind the success of the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham project is the hardwork of countless individuals. During today’s programme I had the opportunity to honour them and have lunch with them. My Pranams to these proud children of Bharat Mata! pic.twitter.com/iclAG9bmAR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 13, 2021
#KashiVishwanathDham Crosses 216K Tweets
Twitter has been abuzz with the news about the inauguration of rejuvenated Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi on Monday. The hashtag #KashiVishwanathDham became the top second trend worldwide on the social media platform as Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the historic temple corridor on Monday. In India, #KashiVishwanathDham remains the top trend on Twitter throughout the day. As the hashtag #KashiVishwanathDham became the top trending topic on Monday, it crossed over 7 billion impressions and reached over 350 million people. (Image: PTI)
PM Modi Reaches BLW Guest House to Attend Conclave on CMs from BJP-ruled States
PM Modi has reached the Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) guest house to participate in a conclave of Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states. Later, he will attend ‘Ganga Aarti’ at the ghat.
PM Modi Urges Indians to Take These Three Resolutions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Kashi Vishwanath corridor while on his two-day visit to Varanasi. In his address to the gathering inside the Kashi Vishwanath complex, he stated that a new history is being created with the project while also urging Indians to make a commitment to sanitation, innovation and an Atmanirbhar Bharat or self-reliant India. Read More
PM Modi Perfoms 'Puja' at Baba Vishwanath temple
Along with the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also performed ‘puja’ at Baba Vishwanath temple.
विश्वनाथ धाम के लोकार्पण के साथ ही बाबा विश्वनाथ के चरणों में अर्चन-अभिषेक का सौभाग्य भी मिला।पूजन के समय एक ही भाव मन में उठ रहा था- यद्यत्कर्म करोमि तत्तदखिलं शम्भो तवाराधनम्।
राष्ट्रसेवा में मैं जो भी कर्म कर रहा हूं, वो सब महादेव आपकी ही आराधना है, आपका ही आशीर्वाद है। pic.twitter.com/8iNzbQLsuw
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 13, 2021
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Hails Kashi Corridor; Says Lakhs of People Will Visit for Ages
Spiritual leader and founder of the Art Of Living Foundation, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has hailed the new Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, saying lakhs of people will visit this holy site for ages. He is among the large number of spiritual leaders, saints and seers who attended the inauguration of the mega project in the heart of Varanasi on Monday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
‘Gratitude for Every Labourer’: Modi Has Lunch With Workers Who Built Kashi Vishwanath Corridor
After inaugurating phase one of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham in UP’s Varanasi on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sat down for lunch with workers who played a big role in the construction of the Kashi Vishwanath project. “Today, I would also like to express my gratitude towards every labourer who has worked for the construction of this grand complex. Even during Covid-19, the work did not stop here,” Modi said at the launch of project. Read More
PM Modi Takes Boat Ride from Lalita Ghat to Ravidas Ghat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a boat ride from Lalita Ghat to Ravidas Ghat Varanasi. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present with him. Modi was also seen feeding grains to Siberian birds.
New Complex of Kashi Vishwanath is Symbol of 'Sanatan Culture' of India: PM Modi
PM Modi said the whole new complex of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham is not just a grand building, but a symbol of the “Sanatan culture” of India, our spiritual soul and India’s antiquity and traditions. The temple area, which was only 3,000 square feet, has now spread to about five lakh square feet, Modi said. Now 50,000-75,000 devotees can come to the temple premises, he said. He said “new history” was being created and “we are fortunate to have witnessed it”.
PM Modi to Attend 'Aarti' at Ghat
Prime minister Narendra Modi will hold his first meeting with the Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states onboard a cruise while witnessing the ‘aarti’ at Ghat. The programme is scheduled for 6pm and the cruise will culminate at Sant Ravidas Ghat from where all dignitaries will retire to their respective accommodations.
'Whenever An Aurangzeb Has Risen, a Shivaji Also Emerged': What PM Modi Said at Kashi Vishwanath Dham Launch
Whenever an Aurangzeb has arisen in India, a Shivaji has also emerged as the soil of this country is different from the rest of the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday after he inaugurated the first phase of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham here. Addressing the gathering, Modi lauded the civilisational heritage of Varanasi, and said many sultanates rose and collapsed but Benaras remained. READ MORE
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it ready for the function.There is palpable excitement among a majority of the residents of the temple town and domestic tourists flocking the holy shrine of the Hindus in the run-up to the high-profile event, in view of which the police security in Varanasi has been stepped up.
The excitement of the inauguration event, branded as ‘Divya Kashi, Bhavya Kashi’, is such that a Shiv Barat procession was taken out in the streets near Godowlia Chowk, while owners of many hotels in the area have lit up their properties, with one saying, “It is a historic moment for Kashi and we are fortunate to be part of it”.
Many were seen taking pictures against the backdrop of the old temple or the four new gateways which have been constructed using traditional craftsmanship. Anil Keshri, a readymade garment seller, whose shop is at Godowlia Chowk, was brimming with excitement, watching the festooned streets and lit-up buildings.
“Banaras is a heart of culture, the cradle of civilisation and ‘Kashi Vishwanath ki Nagari’. Look at the beautiful decoration, I am very happy and the new corridor will surely bring more tourism and greater glory for my city, and for India,” he said, as he pointed to a shobha yatra poster hung at the famous street intersection.
Near the Varanasi airport in Babatpur, walls of a flyover near it have been decorated with artists murals, portraying the Ganga ‘aarti’, Kashi Vishwanath temple, ghats of Benares and other heritage of the city, which is the parliamentary constituency of Modi since 2014.
Shrikant Mishra, the main priest of temple, said, “The coming up of the new corridor is a miraculous moment. Nothing happens in this city without Kashi Vishwanath baba’s permission. It’s His city. Creation, destruction, recreation, all His will.
A total of 23 buildings will be inaugurated in phase one of the project, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement. These will provide a variety of facilities to pilgrims, including suvidha kendras, tourist facilitation centre, vedic kendra, mumukshu bhavan, bhogshala, city museum, viewing gallery and food court among others.
The scale of the project was such it is now spread over a massive area of about five lakh square feet, whereas earlier premises were limited to just around 3,000 square feet. Despite the Covid pandemic, the work on the project has been completed on schedule, the PMO said.
Posters have been put up on ornate lampposts in streets near the iconic temple–one of the 12 Jyotirlingas– hailing Modi for “realising the vision of this project”.
The current structure of the temple was constructed by Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar around 1780 and in the 19th century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh had got it crowned with a golden shikhar.
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