Varanasi: The main priest of Kashi Vishwanath temple Pt Shrikant Mishra inaugurated the sales outlet of Khadi handmade paper slippers near Godowlia crossing on Friday.
The devotees as well as the temple workers shall use these slippers, which can be purchased at a nominal price of Rs 50 per pair.
The chairman of Khadi and Village Industries Corporation (KVIC) Vinai Kumar Saxena also joined the ceremony virtually.
He said that the ‘use & throw’ slippers made of handmade paper will maintain the sanctity of the temple and at the same time will also save devotees from heat and cold during harsh weather conditions. These slippers are made of 100% eco-friendly material.
The devotees as well as the temple workers shall use these slippers, which can be purchased at a nominal price of Rs 50 per pair.
The chairman of Khadi and Village Industries Corporation (KVIC) Vinai Kumar Saxena also joined the ceremony virtually.
He said that the ‘use & throw’ slippers made of handmade paper will maintain the sanctity of the temple and at the same time will also save devotees from heat and cold during harsh weather conditions. These slippers are made of 100% eco-friendly material.
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