Although history is made every moment, some such incidents happen which historically remain in the mind of the people for centuries. Kashi is witness to the creation of such an unprecedented history. According to the report, after 1000 years, something historic is happening in Kashi. Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham is being adorned with a supernatural aura. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicates this new and grand Kashi Vishwanath temple to the public. People are eager to see the new look of this Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham, spread over 527734 square feet.
Kashi Vishwanath Dham is an example of determination power. Baba Vishwanath Dham, a victim of the cruelty and destruction of the Mughal rulers, has now returned as Kashi Vishwanath Dham. Religious faith is flourishing. On the pretext of Kashi Vishwanath Dham, such a paradise has been built in Kashi, which will continue to illuminate the world with its religious deeds for centuries. This temple was destroyed by the brutality of the British 400 years ago; Today, Prime Minister Modi has fulfilled the resolution of the temple, which was laid by Maharani Ahilya Bai Holder of Indore two hundred and fifty years ago. This temple is the golden palace of faith of crores of Shiva devotees.
Kashi Vishwanath Dham
The ancient splendour of Kashi Vishwanath temple, one of the twelfth Jyotirlingas, has become bright and glorious with this newly constructed form. This newly constructed temple also includes a garland of temples that have emerged from private buildings. Not only were they re-established, but software has also been prepared to convey the importance of their history to the devotees. However, there was a mountain of challenges in doing this.
The temple’s surroundings were daunting, which was not easy to expand. The real owners of the properties around the complex were to be identified. Then made them ready to be included in this Mahayagya. The Dharamshala or monasteries, schools, homes associated with them were to be rehabilitated and provided alternative means for their livelihood. After all, these were settled within the prescribed limit, and it was a big challenge to build the Dham. But by the grace of Baba Vishwanath, everything became possible.
Difficulties during the construction of Kashi Vishwanath Dham
For the construction of this temple, more assets of the desired area were needed. For this, the government bought the house presently there at a price higher than the market price to complete the construction of the Dham. Then, after this, the ancient temples that came under the purview of the scheme were renovated. Seven special types of stones, including the red sandstone of Chunar, Makarana have been also used to construct this Dham. Major attractions of the complex include the main temple complex, located at 2100 sq ft, an extension of 29,000 sq ft. Bhogshala, Passenger Facilitation Centre, Spiritual Library, Mumukshu Bhawan, Vedic Centre, Multipurpose Hall, City Museum and Varanasi Gallery, etc., are also present in full splendour.
Why is Kashi special?
According to religious texts, Ved Vyas had first preached the four Vedas in Kashi itself. Here are the seven cities that give salvation. There are also five pilgrimages. The description of this area from the religious point of view is quite accessible. The seed of people’s faith has now been converted into a banyan tree. The coming generations of Shiva devotees will continue to get The Shade Of This Banyan Tree for centuries.