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Brass statue of Sarnath Buddha and brocade silk shawl from Varanasi: PM Modi's stunning gifts for Thai royalty

Bangkok, April 4: In a stunning representation of Buddhist spirituality and Indian craftsmanship, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana of Thailand a unique brass statue of Sarnath Buddha in 'dhyan mudra' along with a brocade silk shawl from Varanasi during the royal audience on Friday at the Dusit Palace in Bangkok.

Foreign tourists join Holi festivities in Varanasi

Varanasi, March 14: Holi, the festival of colours, is being celebrated with great fervour across India, and in the sacred city of Varanasi, it has become a unique cultural experience for foreign tourists over the past two decades who have come visiting here.

UP: CM Yogi Adityanath inspects international cricket stadium in Varanasi

Varanasi, 12 March: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday nspected the under-construction international cricket stadium in Varanasi, which is set to become a major sporting landmark in the state. Once completed, it will be Uttar Pradesh's third international cricket venue, following the ones in Kanpur and Lucknow.

NHLML , IWAI sign treaty for state-of-art multi-modal logistics park in Varanasi

New Delhi, March 11: National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) and Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) on Tuesday signed a Mamorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a state-of-the-art Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Varanasi.The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said in a release on Tuesday that the 50-acre park is strategically connected to NH7 via a 650m access road and is just 1.5 km from the NH7-NH2 junction.

Varanasi gears up for grand Mahashivratri celebration with elaborate preparations

Prayagraj, Feb 25: As the festival of Mahashivratri approaches, Kashi is brimming with devotion and excitement, with preparations in full swing at the iconic Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The administration has meticulously planned for a smooth and spiritual experience as thousands of devotees flock to the temple for the sacred event that is coinciding with the reverse flow of people from the Maha Kumbh.

Spirit of Kashi Tamil Sangamam being celebrated by Indians worldwide

New Delhi, Feb 18: The spirit of Kashi Tamil Sangamam - a cross country cultural celebration - continues to echo across the world as Indian missions in several countries are hosting events to spotlight the age-old links between Tamil Nadu and Kashi and the grand cultural confluence that is taking place in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi from February 15.

New chapter to cultural tradition...: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Varanasi, February 15: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said that the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 program inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Varanasi was an effort made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to add a new chapter to the cultural tradition of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'.

TN delegates express enthusiasm on first day of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0

Varanasi, Feb 15: The much-awaited Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 3.0 was officially inaugurated on Saturday, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan gracing the event as chief guests. The inauguration marks a momentous occasion, as delegates from Tamil Nadu have gathered in Varanasi to celebrate the rich cultural ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, and to explore historic sites like Kashi Vishwanath, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya.