Nationwide celebrations erupted in grandeur as the Pran Pratishtha ceremony for Ram Lalla in Ayodhya commenced, with the temple precincts opening to the public following festivities that saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaging in the main rituals. The historical city of Ayodhya became a spectacle of joy with earthen lamps and drone shows highlighting the vibrant evening.
Gujarat took part in this significant moment with visits to temples and processions, and the SGVP Gurukul in Ahmedabad was a sight to behold as it shimmered with 10,000 diyas. Kerala resonated with its traditions as special ceremonies were held, including the preparation of ‘Chirat’ at the Shri Rama Temple in Thrissur. Goa also reveled in the celebrations with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant making temple visits, whilst in Telangana, devotees thronged the adorned Bhagyalakshmi Temple in Hyderabad. Karnataka, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, inaugurated a new Ram temple and an imposing Hanuman idol in Bengaluru, also seeing participation from Union Minister Pralhad Joshi in Deepotsav in Hubballi.
Odisha mirrored the festive ambiance by lighting 1,11,111 earthen lamps at Sarovar Ghat in Sambalpur. Students from Vikash Residential School in Bhubaneswar also lit 1,00,000 diyas, creating an awe-inspiring record. Assam’s Kamakhya Temple and Basistha Temple were bathed in the glow of 1 lakh diyas each. All across Madhya Pradesh, a festive spirit thrived with devotional songs and chants. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Union Minister Piyush Goyal participated in prayers at the Wadala Ram Temple in Mumbai, amidst widespread celebrations. Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, and Delhi joined in their unique ways, showcasing unity in the shared cultural heritage.
Moreover, the glorious affair wasn’t just limited to Indian territories; it echoed around the world, with the Indian diaspora from countries like the US, Australia, Canada, and the UK participating in commemorations. Concurrently, development initiatives in and around Ayodhya, including infrastructural enhancements, were spotlighted at the ‘Divine Ayodhya Conclave’ in Lucknow, featuring Yogi Adityanath as the chief guest. The Chief Minister embodied the role of a meticulous host, ensuring the ceremony’s excellence and welcoming PM Modi with traditional warmth. All attendees were immersed in the spiritual essence of the ceremony, even participating in the aarti with bells in hand.
Nationwide celebrations erupted in grandeur as the Pran Pratishtha ceremony for Ram Lalla in Ayodhya commenced, with the temple precincts opening to the public following festivities that saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaging in the main rituals. The historical city of Ayodhya became a spectacle of joy with earthen lamps and drone shows highlighting the vibrant evening.
Gujarat took part in this significant moment with visits to temples and processions, and the SGVP Gurukul in Ahmedabad was a sight to behold as it shimmered with 10,000 diyas. Kerala resonated with its traditions as special ceremonies were held, including the preparation of ‘Chirat’ at the Shri Rama Temple in Thrissur. Goa also reveled in the celebrations with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant making temple visits, whilst in Telangana, devotees thronged the adorned Bhagyalakshmi Temple in Hyderabad. Karnataka, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, inaugurated a new Ram temple and an imposing Hanuman idol in Bengaluru, also seeing participation from Union Minister Pralhad Joshi in Deepotsav in Hubballi.
Odisha mirrored the festive ambiance by lighting 1,11,111 earthen lamps at Sarovar Ghat in Sambalpur. Students from Vikash Residential School in Bhubaneswar also lit 1,00,000 diyas, creating an awe-inspiring record. Assam’s Kamakhya Temple and Basistha Temple were bathed in the glow of 1 lakh diyas each. All across Madhya Pradesh, a festive spirit thrived with devotional songs and chants. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Union Minister Piyush Goyal participated in prayers at the Wadala Ram Temple in Mumbai, amidst widespread celebrations. Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, and Delhi joined in their unique ways, showcasing unity in the shared cultural heritage.
Moreover, the glorious affair wasn’t just limited to Indian territories; it echoed around the world, with the Indian diaspora from countries like the US, Australia, Canada, and the UK participating in commemorations. Concurrently, development initiatives in and around Ayodhya, including infrastructural enhancements, were spotlighted at the ‘Divine Ayodhya Conclave’ in Lucknow, featuring Yogi Adityanath as the chief guest. The Chief Minister embodied the role of a meticulous host, ensuring the ceremony’s excellence and welcoming PM Modi with traditional warmth. All attendees were immersed in the spiritual essence of the ceremony, even participating in the aarti with bells in hand.