In pics: Narendra Modi inaugurates Kashi Vishwanath Corridor

PM Modi received a grand welcome from the locals of his home constituency Varanasi as he reached the holy city to attend the mega event of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor inauguration. Locals showered flowers, petals and chanted 'Har Har Mahadev.'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who received a grand welcome in Varanasi, being greeted by a supporter and was offered a scarf in his parliamentary constituency, in Varanasi on Monday.

PM Modi took a dip in the holy waters of Ganges in Varanasi and offered prayers to the deity Ganga ahead of the inauguration ceremony. The leader later performed puja and Rudhraabhishek in the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the prestigious Kashi Vishwanath Temple and performed puja in the temple. Kashi Vishwanath is a prominent Hindu religious place with the 12th Shiva Jyotirlinga.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with the priests and saints of Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi ahead of the grand puja. The leader later performed puja and Rudhraabhishek in the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed a ritual of Rudra Abhishek, which is a special prayer offered to Lord Shiva, at Kashi Vishwanath temple, in Varanasi on Monday. The leader also applied Tilak as per Hindu traditions on his forehead.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the phase 1 of Kashi Vishwanath Dham, constructed at a cost of around Rs 339 crores in presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in Varanasi on Monday.

PM Modi with the construction workers and labourers who were involved in the working and construction of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. Modi expressed gratitude towards the workers during his speech.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath travelling in a double-decker boat to Lalita Ghat from Khirkiya Ghat to visit the Kashi Vishwanath temple, in Varanasi on Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a meal with all the construction workers and labourers who were involved in the working and construction of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. The PM was joined by UP CM Yogi Adityanath.