VARANASI: After staying neglected for 33 years at one of the most-visited mythological sites of Kashi at Dashashwamedh area, a waste property of Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) has been turned into a modern commercial complex, complete with modern facilities desired by the pilgrims visiting the city from across the globe under one roof.
“As a joint venture of VDA and Varanasi Smart City Limited, the newly constructed complex — Dashaswamedh Bhawan — is ready for inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday,” said VDA vice-chairman Isha Duhan, while showing the beautiful emblem comprising heads of 10 running horses placed at the wall of the main entrance of the complex to signify the mythological importance of place, where as per the legend, Lord Brahma had sacrificed 10 horses during Dasa-Ashwamedha yajna performed here.
