Kashi Vishwanath corridor and India's cultural revival

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With the inauguration of the Kashi Vishwanath corridor, India is on a March of cultural revival. A form of cultural renaissance is taking place now with the depleted temples being restored to glory and the vanquished spirit of the supporters of the faith finding a new voice, energy and joy.

Kashi, the spiritual and cultural capital of India, is an amalgamation of antiquity and continuity. It is not a city, but a whole divine ambience, where the sweet fragrance of India's priceless cultural legacy can be experienced. It is the oldest living city in the world. While other ancient cities of the world could not survive the colonial assaults, Kashi has its characteristic fervour. This is what makes this city truly special and significant.

There is a painful history of Kashi as the Vishwanath temple was destroyed and rebuilt several times in history. The glory of Kashi was redeemed by Queen Ahilyabai Holker of Indore in 1780, as she laid the foundation to revive the Vishwanath temple and now it has been revived by our honourable prime minister. The temple echoes the solemn vow to rise above the overwhelming past.
 
The reconstruction of this temple complex is aimed at associating the past with the present and building a solid foundation for an Indian to be proud of his culture and traditions. The inauguration of the corridor has sought to address the problems of encroachment and will attract tourists from all over the world. Tourism will add to economic activities and provide employment opportunities to the locals. It will also boost India's soft power. The rise of soft power is as significant as the country’s military and economic power. The past few years have seen strong efforts in this direction. India's proposal for the declaration of international yoga day found unparalleled support at the United Nations.

The country's admiration has been shot up as a result of its growing economic strength and the recent undertakings towards cultural revival. As it is said, in Kashi awakening is life and death is auspicious too. As soon as one enters Kashi, one becomes free from all bondages. This rejuvenation of the temple complex is a way to break out of the colonial hangover and it reflects the superiority of civilisation over barbarism. Every country aims to protect and nurture the places associated with cultural symbols and religious deities. India is likewise correcting the wrong, neglect and indifference of the past which would lead India to a brighter future.



-shubham kumari

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