Since the past few hours, social media is talking particularly about these two things - Cannes Film Festival 2019 and PM Narendra Modi in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand. (Sometimes, in the same sentence).

The iconic Badrinath Temple remains an important part of our culture and ethos.

Had the honour of joining the Puja at the Temple today. pic.twitter.com/AcHJxImztU

— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2019

According to reports and social media, PM Narendra Modi meditated in a cave in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand. What's wrong with PM Modi, or anyone for that matter, meditating in a cave?  

Blessed morning at Kedarnath. pic.twitter.com/xPqEsjIMBI

— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2019

Apparently, people had issues with him walking on a red carpet and the fact that there were photographers in the cave he was in. 

मà¥à¤, मà¥à¤°à¥ तनहाठà¤à¤° ANI pic.twitter.com/RrF2L0bzK3

— Varun Santhosh (@santvarun) May 18, 2019

Is it #Cannes2019 ?
Why is the red carpet treatment at Baba #Kedarnath temple for a man who has admitted of living major part of life like a Sanyasi ! pic.twitter.com/y9SWwiXOgN

— Niraj Bhatia | #NYAYforIndia (@bhatia_niraj23) May 18, 2019

World-renowned Actor Narendra Modi attends Cannes Film Festival in Kedarnath Temple. (2019) pic.twitter.com/LQTnF4y9mL

— Chicha عÙÛ Vaidya (@AuntyHindutva) May 18, 2019

In case you missed out on these pictures circulating on social media of PM Modi meditating in a cave, then I will assume you were probably living under a rock all this while. Not a rock near that cave though, because the cave that PM Modi was in had WiFi.

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The fact that there is Wifi in a cave, when we don't even get proper network here in Delhi, raised my curiousity and digging out more information led me to this. Turns out, the cave was built recently and comes with all the modern facilties. What's more? You can go there and meditate too, only if you want to; because the place is avalaible for rent at just Rs. 990 per day. 

According to a report in Hindustan Times, the cave that is known as 'Rudra Meditation Cave' was built last year, after PM Modi suggested the concept of meditation caves in the area. 

Majestic and magnificent.   

Serene and spiritual. 

There is something very special about the Himalayas. 

It is always a humbling experience to return to the mountains. pic.twitter.com/o01iPJ5dl3

— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2019

"The cave did not get a good tourist response last year as by the time it was opened for bookings, the weather had already become quite cold. Secondly, we realised the tariff was too high," the general manager of Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) said while revealing that the price of the cave was Rs. 3000 per day initially and was later reduced to Rs. 990. Earlier, it was compulsory for people to book the cave for at least 3 days, but not anymore. 

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Talking about the amenities, the cave is in no way less than a hotel. Apart from WiFi, it offers electricity, drinking water, 24x7 phone service and attendant who will take care of all your needs, and washroom. If you are concerned about food, the cave offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves chai twice a day. 

Sounds fun, doesn't it?