Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday inaugurated the world's largest meditation centre Swarved Mahamandir in Varanasi. 

Following the inauguration, he along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took a tour of the centre that can seat 20,000 people at a time for meditation. 

• Verses of the Swarveda have been carved upon the walls of the Mahamandir -- a seven-floor superstructure. 
• Prime Minister Modi participated in the centenary celebration of Vihangam Yoga during his visit to the temple.
• This marked his second visit, the first being in December 2021.
• The annual congregation of Vihangam Yog commemorates the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Vihangam Yog Sansthan by Sadguru Sadafal Deoji Maharaj, a 19th-century spiritual leader, mystic poet, and seer.
• The Mahamandir houses the idol of the revered seer.