Varanasi:  Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai visited the newly-constructed temple corridor on Tuesday, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi. The corridor, according to the Chief Minister, will increase religious tourism in the country.

Bommai, who accompanied his wife on the pilgrimage, said, "After seeing the temple, I am extremely delighted and contented. The corridor is spotless, and the manner it was built and implemented reflects Prime Minister Modi's ideology." "With the opening of the Kashi Vishwanath corridor, countless Lord Shiva pilgrims from South India will pay obeisance to the temple in Kashi, and religious tourism would be promoted in the country," he added.

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham, which cost roughly Rs 339 crores to build.

In phase one of the project, a total of 23 structures were completed. Yatri Suvidha Kendras, Tourist Facilitation Centre, Vedic Kendra, Mumukshu Bhavan, Bhogshala, City Museum, Viewing Gallery, and Food Court are among the services provided to pilgrims visiting Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

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