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IN PHOTOS: PM Modi visits Kashi Vishwanath Temple; inaugurates Ganga Expressway in UP's Hardoi

Updated On: 29 April, 2026 02:26 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

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

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"Prayed to Lord Bholenath for happiness, well-being of countrymen," PM Modi wrote in a post on X. Pics/X and PTI
"Prayed to Lord Bholenath for happiness, well-being of countrymen," PM Modi wrote in a post on X. Pics/X and PTI
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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

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

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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"

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"

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He also offered prayers to Goddess Annapurna and Goddess Ganga during his visit

He also offered prayers to Goddess Annapurna and Goddess Ganga during his visit

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Later in the day, he arrived in Hardoi to inaugurate the Ganga Expressway built for Rs 36,230 crore

Later in the day, he arrived in Hardoi to inaugurate the Ganga Expressway built for Rs 36,230 crore

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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

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

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