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Kashi Celebrates Shiv Barat with Women Power Spotlight
14 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Shiv Barat procession celebrated Kashi Vishwanath Dham's anniversary.
- Tableaux honored Indian women achievers, including cricketers and military.
- Kashi Vishwanath Dham has welcomed 260 million pilgrims since opening.
Varanasi witnessed a vibrant celebration marking the fourth anniversary of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham's formal opening. The festivities culminated in a colorful Shiv Barat procession, a departure from its traditional Mahashivratri timing, which prominently showcased India's women power through various tableaux.
These artistic displays honored historical figures like Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar and Rani Lakshmibai, alongside contemporary achievers. Notably, the World Cup-winning Indian women's cricket team and prominent women from Operation Sindoor, Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, were celebrated, drawing enthusiastic cheers.
The two-day event also included special religious ceremonies within the temple, with Vedic scholars performing 'havan-pujan'. Cultural performances featuring classical music and dance entertained devotees. The Kashi Vishwanath Dham has been a significant draw, attracting 260 million pilgrims since its inauguration.
