Grand prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Dham on PM Modi's 76th birthday; CM Yogi and Rajnath wish for his long life; Naidu and Chirag Paswan also present

Jalabhishek performed with Vedic chants

In the premises of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham, acharyas and temple priests conducted the grand prayers according to rituals amidst Vedic chanting. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed the Mahabhishek of Baba Vishwanath, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other leaders participated in the Jalabhishek and Aarti. BJP's Uttar Pradesh state president Pankaj Chaudhary and Khajuraho MP Vishnu Dutt Sharma were also present at the event. All the leaders prayed for the Prime Minister's healthy and long life, as well as for the prosperity of the country and the state.

Leaders extend their best wishes

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Prime Minister Modi should remain healthy throughout his life so that the goal of a developed India can be achieved. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said that the entire country is proud of Prime Minister Modi. After the prayers, the leaders present toured the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor complex, where they honored the students, temple priests, and sanitation workers, appreciating their contributions. During this, a Damru performance was also held, and the leaders cut and distributed cake with devotees and the general public.

25 years of public life completed along with birthday

Prime Minister Modi is celebrating his 76th birthday on Thursday, and on this same occasion, he is also completing 25 years in public life. Several programs were organized across the country on the occasion of his birthday. A "Seva Sankalp" bike rally was also flagged off from Kashi to the Prime Minister's hometown Vadnagar, which was flagged off by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from Varanasi, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah received the rally in Vadnagar.