First look at Varanasi's ₹450 crore cricket stadium,reveals Shiva-inspired architecture
- Varanasi's new international cricket stadium, built for ₹450 crore across 31 acres, is nearing its first matches.
- • The stadium features trishul-shaped floodlights, a crescent-shaped roof and a damru-inspired media centre, reflecting Lord Shiva's symbols.
- The stadium seats 30,000 spectators, expandable to 40,000, with a fast rainwater drainage system.
- Under-19 matches are planned to test the ground, while IPL matches may follow in 2027, subject to cricket board approval.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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