Varanasi, July 15: There is a special magnificence of worshiping Lord Shiva in the holy month of Sawan. Everyone has a wish that he can have a glimpse of the Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva and get his blessings. After the inauguration of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Corridor by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the number of devotees at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple has significantly increased. Even then some devotees are unable to visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple even despite their earnest desire. Now such devotees need not to be disappointed. Through the Speed Post service of the Department of Posts, people can get the offerings of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple at their door steps sitting at home in any corner of the country. In the month of Sawan, Postal department has made special arrangements for this. This information was given by Krishna Kumar Yadav, Postmaster General of Varanasi Region.
Postmaster General Yadav said that under an agreement signed between the Department of Posts and Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust, devotees residing in any corner of the country can order Prasad from Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple through Speed Post. To avail this service, an e-money order of ₹ 251 has to be remitted from the nearest Post Office in the name of Senior Superintendent of Post Office, Varanasi (East) Division-221001. As soon as the e-money order is received, the Prasad will be sent through Speed Post to the addressee immediately. The packaged Prasad will be in a tamper proof envelope, on which a replica of the postage stamp issued on the Ghat of Varanasi is inscribed. It cannot be tampered in any way. Apart from this, it can also be obtained from the Varanasi City Post Office counter for just ₹ 201, added Yadav.
Contents of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Prasad
Postmaster General Krishna Kumar Yadav said the Prasad includes image of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga, Mahamrityunjay Yantra, Shri Shiv Chalisa, 108 beads of Rudraksh garland, coin having Bhole Baba’s image inscribed with Mata Annapurna, Bhabhuti, Raksha Sutra , Rudraksh bead, dry fruits, mishri packet etc. Since the Prasad is dry, it may be used for a long time.
Senior Superintendent Post Office, Varanasi East Division Rajan said that the Postal Department has also made arrangements that the devotees will get the details of Speed Post on mobile number through SMS. For this, it will be mandatory for them to write their full address, pin code and mobile number in the e-money order.
