PM Modi To Lay Foundation Stone Of Lord Shiva Themed Cricket Stadium In Varanasi; Tendulkar, Gavaskar Likely To Attend
ABP NewsVaranasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday lay the foundation stone of an international cricket stadium in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi, an official statement said. According to the statement issued by the state government here, cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, and Ravi Shastri among others are likely to attend the ceremony. The "essence of Kashi" will be visible in the design of the stadium which features crescent-shaped roof covers, floodlights shaped like a trident, patterns resembling bel leaves, and one of the structures shaped like a 'damru', a musical instrument associated with Lord Shiva. The new stadium in Varanasi will be themed after Lord Shiva: - The stadium's dome will resemble a damaru - The floodlights will be shaped like trishuls - The entrance gate will be designed like a bilva leaf.