Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi on Wednesday, offering prayers and performing darshan during his visit to the city. Pics/X and PTI
Updated On: 2026-04-29 02:26 PM IST
Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
The Prime Minister visited the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, where he participated in traditional rituals accompanied by Vedic chants
In his post on X, PM Modi said, "Har Har Mahadev! I was fortunate to have darshan and perform pooja at Baba Vishwanath Temple in Kashi. Here, I prayed to Lord Bholenath for happiness, prosperity, and a healthy life for all citizens of the country"
He also offered prayers to Goddess Annapurna and Goddess Ganga during his visit
Later in the day, he arrived in Hardoi to inaugurate the Ganga Expressway built for Rs 36,230 crore
The Ganga Expressway is a 594-kilometre-long, 6-lane (expandable to 8 lanes) access-controlled greenfield high-speed corridor, built at a total cost of around Rs 36,230 crore, according to an official statement