Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate an international cooperation and convention centre, ‘Rudraksh’, in Varanasi on Thursday that will offer a glimpse of the cultural richness of the ancient city of Kashi.
As many as 108 Rudraksha have been installed at this convention centre and its roof is shaped like a Shiva Linga, officials said, adding that the entire building will glow with LED lights at night.
The two-storey convention centre has come up at posh Sigra area on 2.87 hectares of land and has a seating capacity of 1,200 people.