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From chanting of Vedic hymns by saints to showering of flower petals by the Indian Air Force (IAF), the 500 years of wait for Lord Ram’s return finally came to an end after the Pran Prathistha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on Monday.
It was an emotional day for scores of devotees across the country as they glued to their television sets to watch the historic day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today led rituals at the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in the sanctum sanctorum of the grand temple. Later, the idol of Ram Lalla was unveiled at Ayodhya temple.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented a replica of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir made of silver to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also broke his 11-days of rigorous 'anushthan' which included sleeping on the floor, eating on a leaf, and chanting mantras.
Addressing the invitees, devotees and other guests on the auspicious day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Today, our Ram has come after decades of wait, patience and uncountable sacrifices. Ram Lalla will no longer be in tent as he will stay in the grand temple. Whatever has happened, its experience has been felt by millions of Ram devotees across the globe. This moment is a sacred one.”
According to the PM, ‘January 22, 2024 is not merely a date; it is the beginning of a new Kaal Chakra’ (era). After the Bhoomi Pujan, there was excitement across the country. The people were filled in with hopes with each passing day.
“Today, we have got the Ram Temple. People will remember and discuss about today’s event. Everybody who witnessed this grand occasion is blessed. Today’s time is not any ordinary as it is a memory which cannot be erased,” said Modi.
The Prime Minister further said, “A lot of generations had faced separation. The entire country is celebrating Diwali and preparations are underway to lit Ram Jyoti in every household.”
The Prime Minister also apologized to Lord Ram stating that there could be something lacking in due to which this work (construction of Ram Temple) could not be done for so many years. "However, I am confident that Lord Ram will forgive us. The Ram's existence was also questioned. We thank the judiciary for doing justice and the temple was built in accordance with law," he said.
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Earlier, Yogi Adityanath said, “It is a historic day and every village and town in the country is Ayodhya and every person is chanting the name of Ram. It feels that we have come to Treta Yug. Every Ram devotee is filled with pride and satisfaction as India waited for this day for long. People cutting across caste and creed rose to the occasion and sacrificed their lives for the Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir.”
Addressing the gathering, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat said, “Today, Ayodhya along with Ram Lalla the voice of India has returned. A new Bharat will emerge and today’s event has a symbol of it. Scores of devotees are watching the grand event on television and they are filled in with happiness.”
Bhagwat further said, “Everybody needs to be disciplined in life, society and social life which is a symbol of patriotism. We need to make India a Vishwa Guru and coordination with all is needed.”
