{"id":68640,"date":"2026-05-07T18:21:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T12:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/?p=68640"},"modified":"2026-05-07T18:21:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T12:51:46","slug":"kashi-to-get-a-mini-puri-grand-jagannath-corridor-taking-shape-at-assi-ghat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/2026\/05\/07\/kashi-to-get-a-mini-puri-grand-jagannath-corridor-taking-shape-at-assi-ghat\/","title":{"rendered":"Kashi to Get a \u201cMini Puri\u201d: Grand Jagannath Corridor Taking Shape at Assi Ghat"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_2a373bc7bec6f9a8\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"><strong>Lucknow. Thursday, 7 May 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"1\">The spiritual landscape of Varanasi (Kashi) is undergoing a monumental transformation. Inspired by the sacred traditions of Odisha, the construction of the <b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"156\">Jagannath Corridor<\/b> at Assi Ghat is turning the vision of a &#8220;Mini Puri&#8221; into reality. This project promises to blend the architectural grandeur of the Nagara style with the ancient legends of devotion that link the Ganga to the Bay of Bengal.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Project Overview: A Sky-High Spiritual Landmark<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"4\">The Jagannath Temple at Assi Ghat is set to become one of the most prominent landmarks in Uttar Pradesh. With a planned height of nearly <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"137\">65 meters (213 feet)<\/b>, its <i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"163\">shikhara<\/i> (spire) will be visible to devotees as they take a holy dip in the Ganga.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"5\">Once completed, it will be the second tallest temple spire in the state, trailing only the New Vishwanath Temple (VT) at Banaras Hindu University, which stands at approximately 250 feet.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Construction Details &amp; Materials<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Timeline:<\/b> The project is targeted for completion by <b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\">December 2029<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Budget:<\/b> The initial phase is estimated at <b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\">\u20b930 crore<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Materials:<\/b> Following the tradition of royal Indian architecture, the temple is being built using <b data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"97\">Dholpur stone<\/b>. These red, pink, and white stones are renowned for their durability and &#8220;royal&#8221; aesthetic, similar to those used in the New Parliament Building and the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Scale:<\/b> The complex will sprawl across roughly <b data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\">one lakh (100,000) square feet<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Holistic Facilities for Pilgrims<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"10\">The corridor is designed to be more than just a place of worship; it is a community hub for spiritual learning and selfless service:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Gurukul:<\/b> A traditional center for Vedic education.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Ann Kshetra:<\/b> A community kitchen providing <b data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\">free meals<\/b> (Mahaprasad) to devotees.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Dharamshala:<\/b> Affordable lodging for pilgrims traveling from afar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Yagya Mandap:<\/b> A dedicated space for sacred rituals and Vedic studies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Legend of Kashi&#8217;s Jagannath<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"14\">The temple\u2019s history dates back to the <b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"39\">17th century<\/b> and the arrival of <b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"71\">Brahmachari Ji<\/b>. Legend says he was so devoted to Lord Jagannath that he would only eat the <i data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"162\">Mahaprasad<\/i> brought by foot from Puri. When delays caused him to go hungry for days, Lord Jagannath reportedly appeared in his dream, choosing Kashi as His permanent second home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"15\">The first Rath Yatra in Kashi began here in <b data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"44\">1802<\/b>, a tradition that continues to this day, making this site the epicenter of Jagannath culture in North India.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"23\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"23,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Note :<\/b> While some reports compare the height to the Kashi Vishwanath Dham, it is important to clarify that the <b data-path-to-node=\"23,0\" data-index-in-node=\"125\">New Vishwanath Temple (BHU)<\/b> remains the tallest in the city. 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