Varanasi, a city known for its rich cultural heritage and spiritual significance, is about to add another jewel to its crown – an international cricket stadium that blends modern sports with the essence of Kashi.
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00:00 Varanasi, a city known for its rich cultural heritage and spiritual significance, is about
00:06 to add another jewel to its crown - an international cricket stadium that blends modern sports
00:13 with enhanced Kashi.
00:16 The proposed international cricket stadium at Ganjuri is expected to not merely be a
00:20 sporting venue but a testament to the city's devotion and reverence for Lord Shiva.
00:28 According to multiple reports, the stadium's facade will be of features reminiscent of
00:32 Kashi and Lord Shiva, creating a unique fusion of spirituality and sports.
00:37 Among these architectural elements, the roofs will resemble the crescent backgrounds Lord
00:42 Shiva and the floodlights will take the form of tridents.
00:46 Galleries will be styled like Kashi's ghats, Kausalraj Sharma, the divisional commissioner,
00:52 told TOI.
00:53 This design choice pays homage to the city's iconic riverfront steps that leads devotees
00:59 down to the sacred Ganga river.
01:02 He further stated that the stadium will feature a huge motif of palvapatra, meaning 'leaves
01:08 sacred to Lord Shiva' in metallic frames, adding to its spiritual ambience.
01:14 The pavilion and VIP lounge will be shaped like Damru, the distinctive pellet drum often
01:21 associated with Lord Shiva.
01:23 A grand inauguration of Rs 450 crore international cricket stadium is scheduled for September
01:32 23, with none other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to do the honours.
01:38 The stadium boasts modern facilities and an impressive seating capacity of 30,000, ensuring
01:45 that it can host international cricket matches in style.
01:50 The event promises to be a star-studded affair, with prominent cricketers and officials from
01:55 the Boards of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and UP Cricket Association expected
02:02 to grace the occasion.
02:04 Beyond cricket, the inauguration ceremony will also feature performances by some of
02:09 the finest artists as part of the ongoing Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsava, celebrating
02:16 the city's vibrant cultural heritage.
02:19 As Varanasi's international cricket stadium takes shape, it is poised to become a symbol
02:24 of the city's enduring blend of tradition and modernity.
02:29 It encapsulates the spirit of Varanasi, where sports and spirituality seamlessly unite,
02:35 offering an unique and enriching experience for both cricket enthusiasts and devotees
02:41 of Lord Shiva.
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