The PM will also take part in a ‘cruise baithak’ in Varanasi later and watch fireworks and festivities to be hosted at the ghats of the ancient city.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed him at the airport.
Modi is on a his two-day trip to the holy town
He visited the Kaal Bhairav Mandir and is now on a launch, travelling down the Ganga to reach the ghat adjoining the corridor.
After dedicating the Kashi Vishwanath Dham to the people in the afternoon, PM Modi, later in the evening will take part in an informal ‘baithak’ with state chief ministers and deputy chief minister, onboard the river cruise.
“Being an MP from Varanasi, he had expressed his desire to showcase the grandeur of Kashi, situated on the banks of the river to the chief ministers. Also, from his cruise, the PM will witness Ganga ‘aarti’ and grand festivities being hosted on the lines of ‘Dev Deepawali’ on the ghats, which will culminate with fireworks and laser show,” the DM said.