Varanasi decked up for PM Modi's visit

Preparations are underway in Varanasi ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the city today. Elaborate security arrangements are in place.

Varanasi:Ghats of Varanasi has been decked up ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit here on the occasion of Dev Deepawali on Monday.

The stairs of the Ghats are decorated using flowers and red carpet, while artists were seen making beautiful rangolis and painting pots. As per the officials, arrangements have been made up to light 11 lakh diyas on the banks of the river.

District Magistrate Varanasi, Kaushal Raj Sharma said, "The Prime Minister is coming on Dev Deepawali here. All arrangements have been made regarding the visit. The arrangements are also made to light 11 lakh diyas on the banks of the river."

During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will dedicate to the nation the six-lane widening project of the Handia, Prayagraj - Rajatalab, Varanasi section of National Highway 19.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will celebrate Dev Deepawali in his parliamentary constituency today when the banks of holy Ganga will be illuminated with lakhs of diyas (earthen lamps) and façade lighting, presenting a spectacular view.

More than 50 quintals of flowers are to be used from Dashashwamedh Ghat to Sheetla Ghat, Assi Ghat, Rajghat and many other ghats. More than 10 quintals of rose marigold, Champa, jasmine, bella and Rajnigandha flowers are being used to decorate the ghat beautifully for the Maha Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat alone.

To enhance the beauty of the Ganga Ghats, rose flowers have been specially sought from Kashmir.

Elaborate security arrangements were in place at this ancient temple town which was all decked up to welcome Modi

With inputs from agency