PM Modi Inaugurates "Swarved Mahamandir", World’s Largest Meditation Centre in Varanasi.

National | Dated: 18 Dec 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the "Swarved Mahamandir" in Umraha, Varanasi. It is claimed to be the world's largest meditation center, capable of seating 20,000 devotees at a time for meditation. The seven-floor superstructure is dedicated to the Vihangam Yoga tradition and features verses from the Swarved carved on its walls.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The temple features 3,137 verses of the Swarved carved on Makrana marble.
  • It aims to propagate the message of spiritual unity and inner peace without promoting any specific religion.
  • The PM also flagged off the second edition of the "Kashi Tamil Sangamam" train during his visit.

πŸ’‘ Other Important Facts:

  • Temple: Swarved Mahamandir.
  • Location: Umraha, Varanasi.
  • Capacity: 20,000 devotees.

πŸ“š Test Your Knowledge:

The "Swarved Mahamandir", inaugurated by PM Modi, is located in which city and is dedicated to which yoga tradition?

Correct Answer: Varanasi; Vihangam Yoga

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