LIVE | Ram Lalla consecrated; advent of new era, says PM Modi
Ram devotees celebrate across the world
Joyous Ram devotees and members of the Indian diaspora around the world gathered at several places, including at the iconic Times Square in New York, and organised prayers, car rallies and other religious events to celebrate the consecration of 'Ram Lalla' in Ayodhya on Monday.
The Indian diaspora gathered at New York’s Times Square to witness the live screening of 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony at Ram Mandir. The iconic location was lit up to mark the ceremony. People were seen donning traditional attire, dancing, singing bhajans and other songs.
At SV Lotus Temple in Fairfax County of Virginia, a suburb of Washington DC, members of the Sikh, Muslim and Pakistani American communities also joined the celebrations. Over 2,500 people attended the event on Sunday. Pictures of the Ram Mandir were also displayed on the NASDAQ screen.
At an event organised by the Hindus of Greater Houston, members from various countries where Lord Rama is part of the culture were facilitated.
In Los Angeles, 1,000 people attended a car rally to celebrate the occasion. About 250 cars participated in the rally.
Immediately after the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) and Vishwa Hindu Parishad of Canada announced a Ram Mandir Yatra to visit over 1,000 temples in the two countries.
The epic journey is scheduled to commence on March 25 from the Om Hindu Center in Billerica, Massachusetts, featuring a specially adorned van carrying statues of Shree Ram, Sita, Lakshaman, and Hanuman, according to a statement issued by VHP America.
Uttarakhand celebrates consecration of Ram Lalla idol
The temples across Uttarakhand on Monday resonated with devotional songs dedicated to Lord Ram as the consecration ceremony progressed in Ayodhya.
'Shobha yatras' (religious processions) were taken out and 'bhandaras' organised in various parts of the state capital on the occasion.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami began his day by reciting the verses of Ramcharitmanas at a temple within the premises of his official residence ahead of the consecration ceremony.
He prayed to Lord Ram for prosperity of the people of the state and the welfare of Sanatanis across the world.
The chief minister then reached a cowshed located on the premises of his official residence and offered his service to the "gau mata".
"It is a great privilege for all of us to witness the restoration of the glory of Sanatan culture in the form of the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Dhami said.
Celebrations across Karnataka coast
The ‘Pran Pratishta’ of Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya was celebrated by devotees across the coastal areas of Karnataka on Monday.
Devotees thronged temples in Dakshina Kannada conducting pujas. Special pujas are being offered at various shrines including Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari temple, Polali Sri Rajarajeshwari temple and Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha temple.
Special arrangements have also been made to watch the live telecast of the ‘Prana Pratishta’ at various places in the district including temples.
Dharmasthala dharmadhikari D Veerendra Heggade MP, RSS leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat and VHP leader M B Puranik are among those who have already left for Ayodhya from the district to take part in the ceremony.
In Udupi Sri Krishna mutt, special prayers were offered at the Lord Krishna temple on the auspicious day. ‘Suvarna Kavacha Alankara Seve’ was offered to Lord Krishna at the Krishna mutt.
At the Paryaya Puthige mutt, a special ‘Alankara Seve’ for the idol of Lord Hanuman, with silver idols of Lord Ram and Seetha on his chest, was offered. Thousands of devotees also are visiting the Mutt on this auspicious day.
Thousands of devotees are continuing to pour in to the Sri Krishna mutt on the day of the Ram Mandir inauguration.
Bollywood actors at Ram temple
Bollywood director Rohit Shetty with actors Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif and Madhuri Dixit Nene and other dignitaries at the Ram temple during the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, in Ayodhya, on Monday, January 22. PTI
Ambanis at Ram temple
Reliance Industries Chairperson Mukesh Ambani and founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani at the Ram Mandir during the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, in Ayodhya, on Monday, January 22. PTI
Ram temple consecration a moment of civilisation resurgence: Goa CM Sawant
Goa CM Pramod Sawant in a post on X said the 'pran pratishtha' of Shri Ram Lalla is a joyous and proud moment.
"It is moment of civilizational resurgence, civilizational renaissance in the country. It is a moment of fulfillment of promise, pledge to Mandir Vahin Banaenge!" he said.
"On this occasion I remember and pay tributes to all the Karsevaks, and all those who contributed to make the dream come true. I extend my best wishes. Jai Shri Ram! #RamLallaVirajman #RamMandirPranPratistha," the CM said.
BJP-led NDA celebrates Ram temple consecration in Rahul Gandhi's Wayanad constituency
The BJP-led NDA on Monday celebrated the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya with grand festivities in Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, represented by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Prakash Javadekar, along with NDA state convenor Thushar Vellappally and their workers, watched the live telecast of the ceremony from the Lord Ganesh temple at Sultan Bathery in the hill district.
Javadekar said that thousands of people watched the live telecast at 140 temples in Wayanad.
He claimed that the increased participation of people in Wayanad was a response to Gandhi and his party, who declined the invitation to the Ayodhya ceremony.
"Rahul Gandhi's party leaders rejected the invitation, but the people of his constituency visited temples to watch the live ceremony of the Ram Temple consecration," he told PTI.
Vellappally, the NDA candidate in Wayanad during the 2019 election, is the leader of the Bharat Dharma Jana Sena (BDJS), an ally of the BJP in Kerala.
Earlier, BJP sources indicated that the celebrations at Wayanad temples aimed to send a nationwide message to the Congress party and its leadership, which declined the invitation to attend the temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya.