Modi inaugurates Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi offering prayers at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham Temple, during the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Dham, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 13, 2021.
New Delhi, Dec 13, 2021: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi today. He prayed at the Kaal Bhairav Temple and Kashi Vishvanath Dham in Kashi. He also took a holy dip in river Ganga.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Dham, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 13, 2021. 
Modi offering prayers at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham Temple 
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi planting a sapling at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham Temple 
Narendra Modi inaugurating Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 13, 2021. The Governor of Uttar Pradesh Anandiben Patel Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries are also seen. 
Narendra Modi addressing at the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Dham 
Narendra Modi addressing at the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi
Starting his address with pranam at the feet of ‘Nagar Kotwal’ (Lord Kaal Bhairav), the Prime Minister said nothing special happens without his blessings . The Prime Minister sought the lord’s blessings for the countrymen.
Modi cited Puranas which say that as soon as one enters Kashi, one becomes free from all bondage. “Blessings of Lord Vishweshwara, a supernatural energy awakens our inner soul as soon as we come here”.
He added that this whole new complex of Vishwanath Dham is not just a grand building. This is a symbol of the Sanatan culture of our India. It is a symbol of our spiritual soul. This is a symbol of India’s antiquity, traditions, India’s energy and dynamism. The Prime Minister said ‘when one comes here, they will see not only faith but will also feel the glory of the past here. How antiquity and novelty come alive together. How the inspirations of the ancient are giving direction to the future, We are witnessing this very vividly in Vishwanath Dham complex’, he added.
Modi noted that earlier the temple area was only 3000 square feet which has now enlarged to about 5 lakh square feet. Now 50000 – 75000 devotees can visit the temple and temple premises. That is, first the darshan and bath in Maa Ganga, and from there directly to Vishwanath Dham, he informed.
The Prime Minister said the invaders attacked this city, tried to destroy it. The city is witness to the history of Aurangzeb’s atrocities and his terror. Who tried to change civilization by the sword, Who tried to crush the culture with fanaticism. But the soil of this country is different from the rest of the world. If there is an Aurangzeb, said the Prime Minister, Shivaji is also there. If any Salar Masood comes, then brave warriors like King Suheldev make him taste the might of India’s unity. And even during the British era, the people of Kashi knew what happened to Hastings, said Modi.
