Few hours are left for the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Dham. After 250 years, the historical expansion of the temple complex is now being given a grand look. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the Dham to the common man on 13th December within two and a half years of the vision. He will not only do darshan-worship but will also receive the prasad of Baba’s bhog.
In view of this, on Saturday, the district administration officials brainstormed with the SPG regarding their seating and food arrangements. According to administrative sources, the Prime Minister will sit in the pangat and have food. Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also accompany him. Some dignitaries may also be present.
What items will be in the Prasad for the Prime Minister will be decided by Sunday. According to officials, the Prime Minister will first worship Baba in the sanctum sanctorum in Kashi Vishwanath Dham. After this, in the presence of saints, Mahatmas and dignitaries, by pressing the button from the remote, the Dham will be inaugurated. After this, he will address the saints who have arrived from all over the country and then will accept the prasad.
Kashi Vishwanath Dham is being decorated with colorful fringes, facade lights and garlands and flowers. Four teams have been set up for this. Employees and laborers were engaged to complete the remaining works in the construction of Dham on a war footing.
A team of SPG stayed in Dham for the whole day on Saturday. The team first saw the progress of the remaining works on the banks of the Ganges. After this, each building was tested. To know the arrangements of temple square and premises. At around 2 pm, the SPG rehearsed the darshan-worship in the sanctum sanctorum.
As PM, the Additional Chief Executive Officer of the temple trust was worshiped for 15 minutes by Archak Shrikant Sharma, leading two Brahmins. After this, the SPG team wrote the details of the method of worship, process, items, names of Brahmins etc. Discussed seating order.
The idols of Adi Shankaracharya, Ahilyabai, Bharat Mata and Kartikeya were installed in Vishwanath Dham till Saturday night. Along with the statue of Mother India, a map will also be put behind them. For this, a team of experts was engaged. While going from Ghat to Dham, first the idol of Kartikeya, then Bharat Mata and then Ahilyabai is installed. At the end is the statue of Adi Shankaracharya.
The Prime Minister will not have to descend the steps of Mandir Chowk to go to Baba’s court. A ramp is being built for them. A shed has also been installed over the ramp.
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