In pictures: PM Modi inaugurates world's largest meditation centre Swarved Mahamandir in Varanasi

The centre which is a seven-floor superstructure, can seat 20,000 people at a time for meditation

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Published 18.12.23, 01:53 PM

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi being presented a memento during the inauguration of Swarved Mahamandir.

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates the Mahamandir at Varanasi.

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The temple has a beautiful design with 125-petal lotus domes. It's foundation was laid in 2004.

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PM Modi with Sadguru Acharya Swatantra Dev during the inauguration.

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People during the inauguration of Swarved Mahamandir.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and others.

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Verses of the Swarveda have been carved upon the walls of the Mahamandir.

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The temple is named after Swarved, a spiritual literature written by Sadguru Shri Sadafal Deoji Mahara.

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The Mandir covers an area of 3,00,000 square feet.

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The temple has 101 fountains and the walls are adorned with pink sandstone.