Prime Minister's Heartfelt Gesture: Hemp Slippers for Kashi Priests
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid out of his pocket to purchase traditional hemp slippers, known as 'pulla,' for priests at the Kashi Vishwanath temple. The slippers were crafted by two Self-Help Groups in Himachal Pradesh and were intended to prevent priests from performing rituals barefoot in cold conditions.
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In a touching gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally financed the purchase of 'pulla,' traditional hemp slippers, for priests of the Kashi Vishwanath temple. Made by Self-Help Groups in Himachal Pradesh, these slippers accommodate rituals restrictions at the holy site by being allowed inside the premises.
Upon learning about the locally-crafted footwear, crafted in Jai Ram Thakur's Seraj constituency, Modi facilitated their use by the temple priests. Ensuring they would perform rituals protected from the biting cold, he organized procurement through personal connections.
The Prime Minister's office received the slippers, and Modi ensured payment of Rs 12,000 to the craftsmen. Thakur shared Modi's humility and commitment to cultural preservation, as evidenced by this act of kindness.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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