Shiv-Linga inspires the design of the new convention centre in Varanasi, PM shares photos

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a state-of-the-art centre in Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency, on Thursday, claiming that it will make the city an appealing destination for conferences and attract tourists and businesspeople.

The international cooperation and conference facility, dubbed "Rudraksh," will provide a taste of the historic city's cultural riches. The centre has 108 Rudraksha, and the ceiling is designed to resemble a Shiva Linga, according to officials, who also stated that the edifice is lit by LED lights.

"Now that Kashi is being adorned with so many development projects in the last 7 years, how could this adornment be completed without Rudraksha? Now that Kashi has worn this Rudraksh, the development of Kashi will shine more, and the beauty of Kashi will increase more," said PM Modi during the inauguration ceremony of Rudraksh at Varanasi.

The two-story tower, which sits on 2.87 hectares of ground in the upscale Sigra district, has a seating capacity of 1,200 people. Officials said the goal is to give opportunities for individuals to mingle socially and culturally at the international convention centre. They claim that increasing the city's tourist sector will improve the city's competitiveness.

The conference centre, which was constructed with the help of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, can be divided into smaller rooms as needed.The centre is an environmentally friendly structure with suitable security and safety systems.It has a main entrance, a service entrance, and a separate VIP entrance, making it a great location for staging international events of all kinds.