PM Modi lays foundation of "Bhagwan Mahadev-designed" international cricket stadium in Varanasi
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Varanasi, Sept 23: “One place of Shiv Shakti is on the moon, while the other one is here in Kashi”, said PM Narendra Modi after laying the foundation stone of "Bhagwan Mahadev-themed" International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi on Saturday.
The modern international cricket stadium will be developed in Ganjari, Rajatalab, Varanasi at a cost of about Rs 450 crores and spread across an area of more than 30 acres.
Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said that he is visiting Kashi on a day, exactly one month after India reached the Shiv Shakti point on the moon where Chandrayaan landed on the moon on the 23rd of last month. “One place of Shiv Shakti is on the moon, while the other one is here in Kashi”, the Prime Minister remarked, as he congratulated everyone for this momentous feat.
The thematic architecture of this stadium draws inspiration from Lord Shiva, with designs developed for crescent-shaped roof covers, trident-shaped lights, ghat steps-based seating, and Bilvipatra-shaped metallic sheets on the facade. The stadium will have a capacity of 30,000 spectators.
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The Prime Minister also noted the significance of the venue which is at the intersection of the route to Mata Vindhyavasini and its proximity with the village Motikot, the place from which Raj Narain ji hailed.
PM Modi highlighted that the design of the International stadium dedicated to Lord Mahadev has instilled a feeling of pride among the citizens of Kashi. He said that the stadium would witness great cricket matches while the young athletes would get an opportunity to train at a stadium with international standards. “This will greatly benefit the citizens of Kashi”, he added.
The Prime Minister said that the changing attitude towards sports among parents. “Now the mood of the nation is - Jo Khelega wo hi Khilega (one who will play will blossom)”, the Prime Minister said.