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Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
UP govt makes special preparations at Kashi Vishwanath Dham for first Monday of Shravan
Varanasi , The Uttar Pradesh government has made special arrangements, including grand festivities at Kashi Vishwanath Dham, for the first Monday of Shravan here, a statement said on Sunday. UP govt makes special preparations at Kashi Vishwanath Dham for first Monday of Shravan On this day, the processional idol of Baba Vishwanath will be adorned in a special form. Throughout the month of Shravan, the deity will be decorated in different forms every Monday, with special adornments planned for all four Mondays and the full moon day, it said. Every Monday, devotees will have the unique experience of witnessing Baba Vishwanath in various divine forms. To ensure easy access to the temple for jalabhishek , the state government has strengthened arrangements and enhanced security measures, the statement said. On the first Monday of Shravan, devotees and kanwariyas will be welcomed on a red carpet with floral showers. Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust, Vishwabhushan Mishra, said that the processional idol of Lord Shiva will be specially decorated on the first Monday of Shravan. "Devotees will get the chance to see Baba Vishwanath in the form of Neelkanth," he said. "To manage crowds inside the temple complex, zig-zag barricades have been set up. To protect visitors from rain, heat, and sun, German hangars and extra sheds have been arranged. Glucose water, ORS solutions, and drinking water will be distributed at regular intervals. There will also be a counter distributing jaggery to help devotees stay energized. A Lost and Found centre with multilingual staff will assist visitors," Mishra added. For health emergencies, five medical teams will be stationed at various spots within the Dham. Two ambulances, including one equipped with advanced life support, will be on standby. The rituals inside the sanctum sanctorum will be broadcast live on LED screens installed at the Dham and six other locations, including the railway station, Godowlia crossing, and the ghats. Darshan will also be streamed live on YouTube, enabling devotees across the globe to witness Baba Vishwanath during Shravan. Police Commissioner Mohit Agrawal said one lane of the Prayagraj–Varanasi road will be reserved for kanwariyas. Ten Quick Response Teams will be on duty round the clock, he said. For security and crowd management, 200 CCTV cameras and eight drones will monitor the area. In addition, over 20 motorcycle patrol teams will be deployed, and around 1,500 police personnel will remain on duty throughout. Some officers will patrol in plain clothes to ensure safety, he added. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Probe ordered after video shows KV temple restricted area
Varanasi: A day after Tej Pratap Yadav 's visit to Kashi Vishwanath temple, followed by viral video of that visit on social media, the temple administration ordered a probe on Saturday. Officials, however, did not take the name of any individual. Chief executive officer (CEO) of Kashi Vishwanath temple, Vishwabhushan Mishra, said an investigation had been ordered into the video showing restricted area of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple and added that recently, another matter of a video posted by a political figure in the red zone of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham had come to the attention of the temple administration through newspapers and social media platforms. In view of safety, sanctity and order for devotees, the temple administration notified Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the local police administration to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter and take action against the whoever was responsible for the breach of guidelines. Both agencies were requested to ensure full compliance with established rules and guidelines on the temple premises. The investigation by both security agencies will also confirm authenticity of the content circulated on social media. If any violation of rules was found at any level, appropriate legal action would be recommended against the individuals or personnel concerned. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
