Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated the first phase of Kashi- Vishwanath Corridor in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh. One of the most revered temples of Hindus, the Kashi Vishwanath Temples was falling into ruins due to the ever-increasing encroachments making it difficult for the pilgrims to reach the temple. Read the entire report of SURFACES REPORTER about the development brought forth by the corridor.
Kashi Vishwanath Dham Facts
One of PM Modi’s dream projects, the project is being designed by noted architect Bimal Patel. The corridor will be a 320-meter long and a 20-meter wide walkway connecting the Kashi Vishwanath temple with Manikarnika and Lalita ghats of the river Ganga. The first phase of the project is reportedly spread across an area of about 5 lakh square feet and comprises 23 buildings with a total cost of Rs 339 crore. The entire project cost is estimated at about Rs 800 Cr covering a total area of 5,000 hectare.
Now being known as the 'Vishwanath Dham', the last restoration of the temple was carried out by Maharani Ahilyabai about 250 years ago.Completed in the record 21 months, the construction is mainly done with Chunar's Pink Stones. Around seven types of stones are used to construct the temple premise.
The temple complex will also house the statues of Adi Shankaracharya, Maharani Ahilyabai, Bharat Mata, and Swami Kartikeya.
According to the Ar Bimal Patel, "The corridor will be 320-meter long and a 20-meter wide walkway. It will connect the Kashi Vishwanath temple with Manikarnika and Lalita ghats of the river Ganga. The first phase of the project is reportedly spread across an area of about 5 lakh square feet and comprises 23 buildings."
Over 300 properties have been acquired, and around 1,400 shopkeepers, tenants, and homeowners were rehabilitated to implement the grand plan, the government said.
In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office said at least 40 ancient temples were rediscovered during the work on the project. They were restored while ensuring there is no change in the original structure, the PMO added.
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