Varanasi travel planner: Everything you need to know to embark on a spiritual voyage to the ancient holy city of Varanasi on the banks of the sacred Ganges, from Kashi Vishwanath Temple to the Banarasi silk saree weavers colony.
Mahatma Gandhi wanted govt itself to not give money for its construction; the temple was built for Rs 24.92 lakh, President Prasad attended consecration
Swarveda temple in Varanasi, a unique temple of spirituality, has been drawing huge numbers of devotees since its opening. Discover the spiritual importance and unique architecture of this magnificent temple.
The highlight of the visit was the inauguration of the second edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam at Namo Ghat, accompanied by the flagging off of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam Express, bridging Varanasi and Kanyakumari.
PM Modi launched various projects, including the Kanyakumari-Varanasi Tamil Sangamam train and the introduction of multi-language and braille translations for classic Tamil literature like Thirukkural and Manimekalai.