To ensure that this inauguration gets a political message, senior leaders of the BJP were asked to offer prayers at prominent temples across the state when Prime Minister was offering prayers at the temple in Varanasi. Over 16 lakh packers of ladoo (sweets) were distributed among 7 lakh families across Uttar Pradesh.The Kashi Vishwanath Dham, which houses Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, is built in about 5 lakh square feet area at the cost of Rs 750 crore. It has 23 small and big buildings and 27 temples. The Kashi Vishwanath Corridor has four gates and is divided into three-part and connects the temple complex with the river Ganga.At least 290 buildings comprising small and big residential and business buildings were demolished to construct the corridor. Over 1400 families were displaced.Rajendra Tiwari, one of the residents whose house was demolished to construct the Corridor said that initially, they had opposed the proposal to construct the corridor because it would have damaged the ancient culture of the city. “We have been relocated and administration has paid us compensation. The money we got is less than the agreed amount and we have lodged a complaint to the Administration,” Tiwari told Associated Press.Sachchidanand Mishra, one of the priests of this temple said that initially the compound was just a 5000 sq feet area but now it is a huge complex that is adding sheen to the majestic grandeur of this temple.
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